Director of Emergency Services

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days
Compensation:

• Base Salary: Up to $130,000 annually

• Annual Incentive Bonus: 17.5%–26.25% of base salary

• Relocation Assistance: $15,000

• Sign-On Bonus: Available (case-by-case)

Overview

The Director of Emergency Services provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across multiple freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs). This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered emergency care while driving operational excellence, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and service growth. The Director partners with clinical and operational leaders to advance performance, patient experience, and emergency services outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and strategic direction for freestanding emergency departments

• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality emergency care aligned with professional and regulatory standards

• Oversee staffing, productivity, budgeting, and resource utilization

• Drive patient experience initiatives and service excellence strategies

• Develop, mentor, and evaluate nursing and clinical leadership teams

• Identify operational risks and implement sustainable solutions with clear follow-through

• Monitor compliance with regulatory, accreditation, safety, and quality standards

• Lead performance improvement initiatives focused on clinical outcomes, throughput, and patient satisfaction

• Collaborate with ancillary service leaders to ensure seamless patient care delivery

• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Participate in leadership rounding and succession planning efforts

• Represent emergency services in organizational and interdisciplinary forums

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice

• Minimum of 3 years of emergency services experience

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred:

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

• 3 or more years of progressive leadership experience in emergency services

• Experience overseeing freestanding emergency departments or multi-site operations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive opportunity

• Relocation assistance available

• Sign-on bonus offered on a case-by-case basis

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement plan with employer contribution

• Paid time off and holiday benefits

• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

Ideal For

This role is ideal for an experienced emergency nursing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building high-performing teams, and has a strong operational mindset. Candidates with multi-site emergency services leadership experience and a passion for patient-centered care will excel in this position.

Keywords / Hashtags

Director of Emergency Services, Emergency Department Leadership, Freestanding Emergency Department, Emergency Nursing Leadership, Acute Care Operations, Emergency Services Director

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