Director of Nursing - Emergency Dept - Relocation Avail - to $150,000
About The Position
The Director of Nursing oversees operations, quality, patient flow, employee engagement, and leadership across two emergency departments located across the street from one another in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The departments consist of a 21-bed emergency department and a separate 7-bed emergency department. They operate under one license and share a team of approximately 55–60 FTEs who float between both locations to support patient care and throughput. The Director partners closely with Behavioral Health, Medical-Surgical, ICU, other hospital leaders, and physician partners. The role calls for a visible, approachable, relationship-focused leader who can provide stability, communicate effectively, follow through on commitments, and strengthen the department’s culture. The Director will develop staff, drive accountability, and lead operational improvements to patient flow and department performance.
Requirements
- Active RN license.
- BSN required, or currently enrolled with a completion plan.
- Required clinical nursing experience per job qualifications.
- Proven Emergency Department leadership experience with a strong ED clinical background.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing operations in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Demonstrated success leading teams and operations.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Track record of improving employee engagement and culture.
Nice To Haves
- Director or senior management experience within an Emergency Department.
- Experience leading larger teams and shared-service environments.
- Proven success in retention, culture transformation, and operational improvement.
- ICU leadership experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the overall operations and quality of both emergency departments.
- Lead efforts to improve patient flow, throughput, and operational performance.
- Develop and retain talent while fostering employee engagement.
- Build trust and strong frontline relationships through visible, accessible leadership.
- Communicate consistently, follow through on staff concerns, and close communication loops.
- Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable.
- Collaborate with Behavioral Health, Medical-Surgical, ICU, other inpatient leaders, and physician partners to coordinate care and optimize patient transitions and capacity.
- Provide stability, rebuild trust, and strengthen employee engagement following leadership transitions.
Benefits
- Relocation packages offered
- Bonus eligible position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
