Administrative Director – Emergency Services - ADES 26-00572

NavitasPartners • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Administrative Director of Emergency Services is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care through strategic and operational oversight of emergency services across multiple sites and/or functional areas. This executive leadership role drives performance, quality outcomes, operational excellence, and financial stewardship while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recent (within the last year) experience as an Acute Care Emergency Department Director
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Nice To Haves

• Free-standing Emergency Department (FSED) leadership experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and clinical quality outcomes
• Ensure compliance with standards of care, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines
• Reduce variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost management
• Monitor internal and external benchmarks, accreditations, and quality designations
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and nursing standards aligned with legal and regulatory requirements
• Direct patient throughput strategies, including capacity planning, volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning
• Oversee emergency nursing practice and departmental operations to ensure patient and family needs are met
• Lead initiatives to deliver and sustain an exceptional patient experience
• Utilize feedback and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to elevate patient satisfaction and outcomes
• Collaborate with clinical experts and patient experience leaders to ensure service excellence
• Foster an engaged, high-performing workforce aligned with organizational mission and values
• Develop and implement employee engagement, recognition, and retention strategies
• Identify training and development needs; provide coaching and performance feedback
• Build and maintain a strong leadership pipeline through talent development and succession planning
• Partner with executive leaders and physicians to enhance existing services and develop new offerings
• Identify growth opportunities through service expansion, technology adoption, and market differentiation
• Monitor healthcare industry trends, regulatory changes, and reimbursement impacts to support strategic planning
• Represent the organization positively within the community and participate in outreach initiatives
• Participate in annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Monitor department financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed
• Lead labor management strategies, including staffing optimization and productivity management
• Oversee operating expenses and implement cost-containment initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Adhere to organizational Code of Conduct, mission, and values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager