Nursing Director ER

POSITION OVERVIEW

Nursing Director - Emergency Department

Leadership opportunity within an acute care hospital environment. This full-time position is responsible for the overall operations, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, staffing, strategic planning, and financial performance of the Emergency Department.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary Range: $135,000 - $200,000 Per Year
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with flexibility to meet department needs
• Leadership Level: Director

LOCATION

• Joshua Tree, California

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and oversight for all Emergency Department operations.
• Drive achievement of quality, patient satisfaction, safety, and performance goals.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, Title 22, and National Patient Safety Goal requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor departmental policies and procedures.
• Lead recruitment, retention, development, and performance management of clinical staff.
• Manage staffing plans, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate Emergency Department quality improvement initiatives and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain equipment, supply utilization, and departmental readiness.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and organizational goals.
• Serve as a key liaison between hospital leadership, physicians, and Emergency Department staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Minimum 7 years of Emergency Department nursing experience.
• Charge Nurse and/or Nursing Supervisor experience.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Current MICN Certification.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• Current NRP Certification.
• Current PALS Certification.
• Strong knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, and California Title 22 regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous Emergency Department Director or progressive Emergency Department leadership experience.
• Experience managing quality improvement initiatives and regulatory surveys.
• Strong operational, budgeting, and workforce planning expertise.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Emergency Department leadership opportunity.
• May be required to work clinical shifts as needed.
• Opportunity to lead departmental growth, quality initiatives, and staff development programs.
• Collaborative leadership role reporting directly to executive nursing leadership.
• Full benefits package available.