Director Emergency Services

Kindred Healthcare • Logan, WV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Emergency Department provides strategic and operational leadership for all functions within the hospital’s emergency services area. This role is responsible for managing departmental staff, quality of care, patient safety, regulatory compliance, fiscal oversight, and process improvement initiatives. The Director works in close collaboration with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality emergency care to diverse patient populations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Required)
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Required)
• Current RN license in practicing state or compact license (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (Required or per facility policy)
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical emergency nursing experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership or management experience in an acute care or emergency setting
• Strong clinical knowledge of emergency care delivery, trauma services, and regulatory standards
• Ability to lead and inspire diverse teams in high-pressure environments
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
• Excellent critical thinking, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills
• Financial and operational acumen, including budgeting and staffing
• Familiarity with electronic medical records, quality metrics, and data analysis
• Visual acuity, auditory discrimination, and manual dexterity required to assess and treat patients

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration (Preferred)
• Certification in Nursing Leadership or Emergency Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Directs daily operations of the Emergency Department to ensure effective, efficient, and high-quality patient care
• Oversees hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations of ED staff
• Ensures compliance with TJC, CMS, OSHA, and all local/state/federal regulations
• Leads efforts in service excellence, performance improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based clinical practices
• Develops departmental goals, policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with hospital objectives
• Prepares and manages budgets, ensuring responsible financial oversight and resource allocation
• Coordinates staff development, continuing education, and competency evaluations
• Participates in patient and staff rounding and ensures timely resolution of issues or complaints
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization
• Promotes a positive work environment focused on staff engagement and retention
• Ensures emergency preparedness plans are in place and regularly tested

What This Job Offers

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