Director of Emergency Services

Full-Time | Day Shift | No Weekends

Compensation & Incentives

• Base Salary: $145,000 – $160,000 annually (based on experience)

• Annual Incentive Bonus: 17.5% – 26.25%

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000

• Sign-On Bonus: Considered on a case-by-case basis

Overview

The Director of Emergency Services provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a high-volume emergency department within a large acute care environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centered emergency care while driving quality outcomes, workforce engagement, financial performance, and service growth. The Director partners closely with physicians and senior leadership to advance emergency services as a key access point for the organization.

Responsibilities

Quality & Clinical Excellence

• Lead evidence-based emergency nursing practice to achieve superior patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

• Standardize clinical practices to reduce variation, improve throughput, and optimize cost-effectiveness.

• Oversee patient flow, volume forecasting, and admission/discharge coordination to ensure timely, high-quality care.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable accreditation, legal, and regulatory standards.

• Direct emergency department operations, nursing standards, policies, and procedures.

Patient Experience

• Drive a consistently exceptional patient experience across all emergency services.

• Analyze patient feedback and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.

• Implement strategic initiatives that elevate satisfaction, communication, and care delivery.

People Leadership

• Build and sustain a culture of accountability, collaboration, and engagement.

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing emergency services leadership and staff.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to leaders and frontline teams.

Growth & Service Development

• Collaborate with physicians and administrative leaders to expand and enhance emergency services.

• Identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and service differentiation.

• Support trauma, chest pain, and emergency care program advancement.

Financial Stewardship

• Lead departmental budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.

• Ensure effective labor utilization, staffing models, and productivity management.

• Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining clinical excellence.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Active RN license (state-specific or compact, as applicable)

• Minimum of 1 year of emergency services leadership experience

• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume emergency departments

Preferred

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

• 3+ years of progressive emergency services leadership experience

• Experience in trauma-designated or accredited emergency departments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with executive-level incentive potential

• Relocation assistance available

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

• Paid time off and leadership development opportunities

Ideal For

This role is ideal for an experienced emergency services leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and is motivated to lead large teams, improve patient outcomes, and drive operational excellence in emergency care.

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