Interim Director, Emergency Department

Job Description & Requirements

Interim Director, Emergency Department

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $170000.00 - $180000.00

Join a Washington medical center as their next Interim Director, Emergency Department!

The Position

• The Interim Director, Emergency Department, will oversee day-to-day operations throughout the department.
• The Interim Director will focus on ongoing initiatives including throughput, sustaining accountability, EMS wall times, and staffing retention.
• Key responsibilities also include supporting staff/mentorship, reducing fall risk, readmissions, education, accountability standards, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• The ideal candidate will have strong and recent emergency department leadership experience.
• Seeking an experienced, visible leader with a strong emergency background. Must have strong leadership skills while also being a compassionate leader.
• Must be highly organized, patient-focused, and able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Excellent communication skills will be critical.
• Must be available to start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Active WA RN license is required.
• Union experience is strongly preferred.
  
  
  

Compensation Details

• Compensation Range: $170,000 to $180,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.
  
  
  

The Community

• Located about one hour from downtown Seattle, Bremerton, Washington is a thriving artistic and cultural community featuring 35 parks and more than 300 docking slips for boating enthusiasts at the Port of Bremerton Marina
• Guests can visit the Bremerton Arts District, two 18 hole championship golf courses or a number of restaurants, shops and cafes
• Often referred to as the Emerald City, Seattle is surrounded with greenery all year-round, which is fitting since Washington is known as the “Evergreen State”. Downtown Seattle is home to the Seattle Art Museum, The Seattle Symphony, and Pike Place Market as well as Super Bowl XLVIII champions, the Seattle Seahawks.
• The Seattle Center is a premier destination for arts, entertainment, leisure, and children’s activities – the 74-acre campus is home to The Museum of Pop Culture, The Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, and the ever-popular Space Needle
• Thrill and adventure isn’t limited to only Seattle; you can also explore Washington’s 120 state parks, three national parks, six national forests, and 18 national wildlife refuges
  
  
  

Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith

• Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Apply now and discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.
• Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.
• As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.
• Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses. You receive bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.
• Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements with the recruiter.
• B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of “Doing the Right Thing.”
  
  
  

Please Direct All Inquiries, Applications, And Referrals To

Kayla Hartke

Senior Executive Recruiter

#BESRecruitment

Facility Location

Bill Gates’ father, Bill Gates Sr. was from Bremerton and worked as a lawyer with a local firm in that city. He also owned an ice cream store, as well as a furniture retail store in the downtown Bremerton. In the 1940’s, both Presidents, Roosevelt and Truman, visited this city, where over 80,000 residents were repairing and building ships as it was the height of World War II.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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