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Director - Emergency Department

Mercy
Mercy Salary
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2027

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Lead the largest Emergency Department in Arkansas!

Mercy Fort Smith has recently completed a $162 million expansion, creating one of the most advanced emergency care environments in the region:

  • Emergency Department expanded from 29 to 50 treatment rooms

  • ICU expanded from 38 to 64 beds

  • Capacity to support approximately 25,000 additional patient visits annually

  • 74,000 annual ED visits

  • Level III Trauma Center

About the Role

The Director of Emergency Services provides strategic and operational leadership for a fast-paced Emergency Department, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient-centered care while advancing organizational goals, regulatory compliance, trauma standards, and emergency medicine best practices.

Working closely with physicians, EMS partners, trauma leadership, and interdisciplinary teams, you'll lead a highly engaged team focused on improving outcomes, enhancing the patient experience, and supporting the growing healthcare needs of our community.

Why Mercy Fort Smith?

  • Largest Emergency Department in Arkansas

  • Recently expanded through a $162 million investment

  • Growing patient volumes and community impact

  • Collaborative physician and leadership partnerships

  • Mission-driven organization committed to serving others

  • Opportunity to lead during a period of significant growth and transformation

Benefits

  • Bonus eligible

  • Relocation assistance available

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)

  • Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

  • Current RN licensure in the applicable state of practice

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

  • 3-5 years of leadership or administrative experience

  • 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience

Preferred

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

Make an Impact. Lead a growing Emergency Department, develop high-performing teams, and help shape emergency care for the communities Mercy serves across the Fort Smith region.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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