Director of Emergency Services

The Opportunity: This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee four existing freestanding emergency departments, with additional locations planned as the organization continues to grow. Reporting to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, the Director will provide strategic and operational leadership while ensuring exceptional patient care, strong employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities: Provide operational and clinical oversight across multiple freestanding emergency departments. Lead and mentor Emergency Services Managers and clinical teams. Drive patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and employee engagement. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and hospital policies. Partner with executive leadership across two acute care hospitals. Oversee performance improvement initiatives, staffing, resource allocation, and operational efficiency. Support continued growth and expansion of emergency services.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Active RN license in South Carolina or eligibility for appropriate state licensure. Minimum 3 years of Emergency Services experience. Minimum 3 years of healthcare leadership experience. Emergency Department Director experience strongly preferred. Freestanding Emergency Department experience preferred. Strong Emergency Department Managers with substantial acute care experience and demonstrated leadership success may be considered. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certifications required. Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary based on experience. Annual incentive bonus opportunity up to 17.5%.Relocation assistance considered on a case-by-case basis. Opportunity for professional advancement within a growing healthcare system. Interested in learning more? I would welcome a confidential conversation to share additional details about this exciting leadership opportunity. Please message me directly or apply to connect.