Emergency Department Nursing Director

Baptist Healthcare System•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 department is a 28-bed, Level IV Trauma Designated unit providing around-the-clock care to patients of all ages, from non-emergent complaints to life-threatening illnesses and injuries. It includes a split-flow area for fast-track, lower-acuity patients and a behavioral health intake area for the assessment and management of mental and behavioral health concerns. The director provides leadership and oversight of nursing operations, staff, budgets, resources, and performance criteria to support high-quality, safe, effective, and culturally sensitive patient care. The role develops and implements nursing standards, policies, and evidence-based practices; leads quality improvement efforts; and collaborates with hospital leadership, medical staff, governing bodies, and other disciplines on patient-care programs and initiatives. The director also supports staff development, engagement, retention, and collaboration, and promotes a compassionate, respectful environment focused on healing and wellness.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least 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 and monitor performance indicators.
Collaborate with governing bodies, management, medical staff, and other leaders on hospital-wide patient-care programs, policies, procedures, and performance-improvement initiatives.
Promote staff development, engagement, retention, and collaboration across departments.
Ensure regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction, and a positive environment for patients, families, and employees.
Support culturally sensitive care and model compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy.