Administrative Director of Emergency Services

Administrative Director of Emergency Services

Pensacola Area, FL

Employment Type, Schedule, Compensation

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Schedule: Days

• Base Salary Range: $145,000 – $170,000 (based on experience)

• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

• Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Administrative Director of Emergency Services to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across a multi-site emergency services network in the Pensacola, Florida region.

This senior leadership role oversees a main emergency department and multiple freestanding emergency departments, with accountability for quality outcomes, patient experience, workforce engagement, operational performance, and growth initiatives. The Director partners closely with executive leadership and physicians to ensure emergency services are positioned for long-term success in a dynamic healthcare environment.

This opportunity is ideal for an emergency services leader with recent Director-level acute care experience, preferably with multi-site or freestanding emergency department oversight.

Responsibilities

Clinical Quality & Patient Safety

• Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based emergency care practices

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

• Drive patient throughput, capacity planning, and flow optimization initiatives

• Promote accountability, transparency, and consistency in emergency care delivery

Service Excellence & Patient Experience

• Champion a culture of patient-centered care and service excellence

• Leverage patient feedback and quality data to drive experience improvement strategies

• Partner with interdisciplinary leaders to elevate care delivery and access

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing emergency services leadership team

• Support workforce engagement, retention, succession planning, and professional growth

• Foster collaboration, accountability, and leadership excellence across sites

Strategic Growth & Community Engagement

• Identify and support opportunities for service expansion and new emergency offerings

• Collaborate with physicians and administrative leaders to enhance or develop services

• Monitor external healthcare trends, reimbursement changes, and competitive dynamics

• Represent emergency services positively within the community and healthcare network

Financial & Operational Stewardship

• Participate in annual budgeting, staffing models, and resource planning

• Ensure effective labor management, productivity, and premium pay oversight

• Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and access

• Manage operating expenses, capital needs, and financial performance metrics

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years of recent Director-level Emergency Services experience in an acute care setting

• Demonstrated success overseeing complex emergency department operations

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field

• Experience with freestanding emergency departments or multi-site emergency operations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive director-level base salary

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off and paid family leave programs

• Retirement plan with employer match

• Education assistance and leadership development opportunities

• Employee wellness and financial wellbeing programs

Ideal For

• Emergency Services Directors seeking broader regional or multi-site oversight

• Leaders experienced in emergency department growth, throughput, and operational transformation

• Senior emergency services professionals ready to influence strategy and long-term planning

Keywords

Administrative Director Emergency Services, Emergency Services Director, ED Leadership, Emergency Department Administration, Acute Care Leadership

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