Director (RN) - Emergency Services

Lifepoint Health • Pasco, WA

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About The Position

Lourdes Health is seeking an experienced nursing leader to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for its Emergency Department. The Director ensures high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing patient outcomes, employee engagement, safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational performance. As a member of the hospital leadership team, the Director partners with physicians, nursing leaders, and executive leadership in a fast-paced emergency care environment serving the Tri-Cities community. The Emergency Department has 9 beds, approximately 65 patient visits per day, and a Provider-in-Triage model. The facility is a Level IV Trauma Center, Level 2 Stroke Center, and Accredited Chest Pain Center, and has a CMS 4-star Overall Hospital Quality Rating.

The position is full-time, exempt, with a days schedule and availability to support staff when needed. The stated annual wage range is $97,531.20 to $138,548.80.

Requirements

• Current Washington RN license or Compact RN License with Washington endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and manage complex healthcare operations.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, patient safety principles, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Experience driving operational efficiency, throughput initiatives, and clinical excellence.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, leaders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for mentoring, developing, and supporting staff while fostering a culture of engagement and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or business administration.
• Certifications in healthcare administration, emergency nursing, or emergency management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department.
• Drive safety, quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and frontline staff.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, employee development, and performance management.
• Manage budgets, resources, and operational efficiency.
• Lead evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Partner with physicians, leaders, EMS, and care teams to improve care and throughput.
• Promote teamwork, excellence, and patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and disability coverage.
• Paid family leave, PTO, and 8 paid holidays.
• Tuition and certification assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discounts.
• Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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