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Director of Emergency Services

Montgomery, Alabama | Permanent

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Director of Emergency Services | Hands-On Leader Needed

 

An acute care hospital in the Southeastern U.S. is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Emergency Services to lead a high-performing Emergency Department. As the Director of Emergency Services, you’ll oversee clinical care delivery, operations, staffing, and education for a busy Emergency Department. You’ll work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, improve patient outcomes, and lead quality initiatives.

  • 25+ bed Emergency Department
  • Supportive Assistant Director
  • Over 100 patients per day, 35K annually
  • Longstanding, high-performing clinical team
  • A CNO who values transparency, accountability, and hands-on leadership

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Emergency Department team
  • Ensure delivery of safe, efficient, and evidence-based care
  • Monitor departmental metrics and drive performance improvement
  • Oversee staff development, orientation, and ongoing education
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation
  • Lead accreditation and compliance efforts
  • Collaborate with hospital leaders on capacity planning and patient flow

About the location:

The hospital is situated in a well-connected Southeastern location, offering a great balance of small-town charm and proximity to major Southern cities, ideal for those looking to lead in a tight-knit community with access to broader regional resources.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field required; Master’s preferred
  • RN Licensure in applicable state or compact state
  • BLS and ACLS required; CEN, TNCC, and ENPC preferred
  • 3–6 years of clinical ED experience
  • 1–2 years of Director level experience in Emergency Services

To Learn More: To apply or schedule a confidential phone conversation, please send your resume (MS WORD format preferred) to tania@thi-search.com or call (720) 735-9750.  

 

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