Emergency Department Nursing Director

BHS•Corbin, KY

About The Position

The Emergency Department Nursing Director directs the operations, programs, and activities of the Emergency Department at Baptist Health Corbin. The 28-bed department is a Level IV Trauma Designated unit providing around-the-clock care to patients of all ages, with services spanning lower-acuity complaints through life-threatening illnesses and injuries. It includes a split-flow area for fast-track patients and a behavioral health intake area for mental and behavioral health concerns. The Director provides leadership and oversight of nursing operations and accountability for departmental budgets and performance. The role supports culturally sensitive, high-quality patient care grounded in evidence-based practice, current research, and nursing standards. The Director collaborates with governing bodies, management, medical staff, and other leaders on hospital-wide patient care programs, policies, procedures, and performance improvement initiatives. The role also builds partnerships within nursing and across disciplines and promotes an environment centered on compassion, respect, healing, and wellness.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Minimum of five years of nursing experience.
Current Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
AHA ACLS and PALS certifications within 90 days of hire.
Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia, NIH Stroke Certification, 12 Lead, and TNCC within six months of hire.
Glucometer Training upon hire.
Nurse Wound Care within 30 days.
Aegis Training based on identified needs.

Responsibilities

Direct the operations, programs, and activities of the Emergency Department.
Provide leadership and oversight of nursing operations to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective patient care.
Supervise nursing staff, including hiring, orientation, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
Manage departmental staffing, scheduling, budgets, and resources to meet operational and productivity goals.
Develop and implement nursing standards, policies, and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
Lead quality improvement initiatives, monitor performance indicators, and support hospital strategic goals.
Promote staff development, engagement, retention, and collaboration across departments.
Ensure regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction, and a positive environment for patients, families, and employees.
Collaborate with governing bodies, management, medical staff, and other leaders on hospital-wide patient care programs, policies, procedures, and performance improvement initiatives.
Form partnerships within nursing and across other disciplines to encourage excellence in service and care.
Provide accountability for departmental budgetary and performance criteria.