Nursing Director - Emergency Department

Nursing Director, Emergency Department

Location: Southern California High Desert | Full-Time | Relocation possible for the ideal candidate

The Opportunity

We are representing a hospital in the Southern California high desert in its search for a Nursing Director to lead the Emergency Department. This is a hands-on leadership seat reporting to the CNO/COO, with ownership of department operations, quality and staff development. Compensation is competitive and negotiable based on experience.

The Role

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department, including staffing, scheduling and coordination of equipment and supplies.
• Keep the department aligned with Joint Commission, CMS and California Title 22 standards and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Drive accountability measures such as Core Measures, HCAHPS and CALNOC, and lead the department's Quality Improvement program.
• Develop, revise and monitor departmental policies and procedures with input from staff and physicians.
• Build and manage the department budget in line with the organization's strategic and fiscal plans.
• Recruit, hire, orient and evaluate staff, and keep licensure, certification and skills requirements current.
• Partner with physicians, other departments and hospital leadership to solve interdepartmental problems and protect continuity and quality of care.
• Round on patients and support the team on the floor when needed.

What You Bring

Required

• Current California RN license
• At least 7 years of RN experience in an emergency department
• Charge nurse and/or supervisor experience
• Associate degree in nursing
• Current MICN, ACLS, NRP and PALS certifications

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Progressive management or director experience in the emergency department

What We Offer

• Base salary range: $135,000 to $200,000 per year, based on experience
• Full benefits
• Relocation assistance possible for the ideal candidate
• Monday through Friday schedule, flexible as department needs require

Why the Southern California High Desert

The Southern California high desert offers wide-open landscapes, national park access and a lower-key pace than the coast, while keeping the major metro areas of Southern California within driving distance.

About the Organization

Our client is a hospital serving its Southern California high desert community, with an emergency department operating under Joint Commission, CMS and Title 22 standards and a leadership team focused on quality and continuity of care.