Director Emergency Department

Department: Emergency Services

Schedule: Full-Time | Leadership

Location: Gateway Regional Medical Center

Pay Range: $106,891-160,326.40 per year

Position Summary: The Emergency Department Director provides overall leadership, direction, and operational oversight for the Emergency Department. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, effective staffing, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and the development of a strong, collaborative clinical team. The Director works closely with physicians, nursing leadership, hospital administration, and other departments to ensure efficient patient flow and excellent clinical outcomes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provide leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of the Emergency Department. Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental goals, policies, procedures, and performance standards. Ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality, and patient-centered emergency care. Develop and maintain appropriate staffing plans based on patient volume, acuity, and operational needs. Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, coach, and evaluate department staff. Provide ongoing leadership, mentoring, education, and professional development opportunities for employees. Promote employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and retention. Monitor patient flow, wait times, length of stay, throughput, and other key Emergency Department metrics. Identify operational challenges and implement strategies to improve efficiency and patient outcomes. Collaborate with Emergency Department physicians and other medical staff to promote effective patient care. Monitor compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations. Maintain readiness for regulatory and accreditation surveys, including Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory agencies. Monitor quality indicators and participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Investigate patient complaints, safety events, and other concerns and implement appropriate corrective actions. Assist with departmental budgeting, expense management, and resource utilization. Monitor supplies, equipment, and inventory to ensure appropriate resources are available. Develop and maintain productive relationships with hospital departments and support services. Participate in hospital committees, leadership meetings, and organizational initiatives as assigned. Support emergency preparedness and disaster response activities. Promote evidence-based nursing practices and continuous improvement. Maintain a professional and respectful work environment. Perform other duties as assigned.