Director of Nursing - Emergency Department - Albuquerque, NM
About The Position
The Director of Nursing leads a high-acuity, around-the-clock Emergency Department at a full-service acute care hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role holds 24-hour accountability for emergency department operations, patient throughput, quality, and patient experience, and owns strategy, staffing, quality, and culture for the emergency service line. The director builds leadership capacity through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning; partners with emergency physicians and hospital leadership to strengthen engagement and care coordination; sets staffing and productivity standards; and advances quality, safety, and service initiatives. The position also monitors accreditation and regulatory compliance, develops operating and capital budgets, manages expenses, supports revenue growth, and plans nursing staff onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
- Active RN license valid in New Mexico.
- At least 5 years of emergency nursing experience with proven ED leadership.
- Track record of improving retention, engagement, throughput, and team culture.
Nice To Haves
- MSN or MBA.
- Strong ED Managers ready to step up are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Hold 24-hour accountability for emergency department operations, patient throughput, quality, and patient experience.
- Build leadership bench strength through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
- Partner with emergency physicians and hospital leadership to strengthen engagement and care coordination.
- Set staffing and productivity standards and drive quality, safety, and service initiatives.
- Monitor compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including CMS and Joint Commission requirements.
- Develop operating and capital budgets, manage expenses, and support revenue growth.
- Plan onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education for nursing staff.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Tuition and professional-development support.
- Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.
- Supportive, patient-first culture where employees' voices are heard.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
