Director Of Emergency Services

Job Summary The Director Emergency Services Department assures service, growth, development, personnel management, and resource allocation and management controls in order to ensure consistent high-quality patient care in the Emergency Department. Job ResponsibilitiesService • Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication. • Actively participates in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents. • Advances the patient experience agenda in the Emergency Department. People • Coaches immediate subordinates providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates individual development plan; and documents their job performance. • Adheres to all Human Resource policies. • Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff. • Facilitates evidence based employee engagement practices. • Effectively builds strong relationships, networks to deliver upon organizational, and department goals. • Participate in employee and patient rounding and identifies and mentors potential future leaders Quality • Enforces standards of emergency department care and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance. • Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing emergency services program, which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission. • Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety. • Oversees a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care. • Is responsible for department's operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards. • Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens. Finance • Seeks new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services. • Develops, prioritizes and defends a capital equipment requests. • Is responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization's financial resources. Growth • Advances the growth agenda for emergency services. Community • Demonstrates a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community. • Develops and builds strategic external networks. Qualifications Bachelor's degree Nursing required Master's degree MHA, MSN, MBA, or related field preferred 3+ years of experience in emergency services required 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience Licenses, Certifications, & Training: Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required Basic Life Support (BLS) required SHIFT: Full time Days (rotating weekends)General CommentsAdditional Information FTE's- 46 13 Bed ER 65-70 Patients daily High Acuity Must be able to handle pressure and a fast pace unit Must be able to hold staff accountable Must have a BSN Will report to the CNO Must be clinically competent to assist staff Must be comfortable being in a smaller facility and wearing multiple hats Have seen an uptick in their behavioral health population Has seen an increase in their hold times 85-90% capacity daily Compensation: Salary range from $100-$121K (mid)- $135K with 15% annual incentive bonus.

Created: 2026-03-04