Nursing Director Emergency Department and Behavioral Health
Korn Ferry
Transformation Leader
Director, Emergency Department & Behavioral Health
University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center | Metro Washington, DC (Onsite)
Korn Ferry is partnering with executive leadership at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center to identify a transformational leader for Emergency and Behavioral Health Services . This highly visible role is ideal for a relationship-driven leader who excels in complex environments and is passionate about improving culture, patient flow, staff engagement, and operational performance.
Why UM Capital Region?
As a Level II Trauma Center within the University of Maryland Medical System , Capital Region Medical Center serves a highly diverse, high-acuity population and continues to build momentum through quality improvements, operational advancements, and strong executive support. With a modern facility and significant organizational investment, this leader will help shape the future of Emergency and Behavioral Health Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a 75,000-visit Emergency Department and Behavioral Health Unit.
- Improve throughput, quality outcomes, employee engagement, and operational performance.
- Develop and mentor nursing leaders while strengthening team stability.
- Partner closely with physicians, nursing leaders, and executives to advance patient care and organizational goals.
- Lead culture change initiatives that foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
- BSN required; experienced nurse leader with 5+ years of Emergency Department leadership in a complex, high-acuity environment.
- Track record leading large, fast-paced clinical operations and delivering measurable results.
- Visible, frontline leader who builds credibility through engagement and presence.
- Strong experience driving transformation, developing leaders, and improving performance.
- Background in trauma, behavioral health, academic medicine, or union environments is a plus.
- Seeking a long-term opportunity to make a meaningful organizational impact.
Why This Opportunity?
This is more than a department leadership role. It's an opportunity to build on meaningful progress, lead a multi-year transformation, and create lasting change across two critical service lines.
If you are a transformational nursing leader who is passionate about developing people, strengthening culture, and elevating patient care, we welcome a confidential conversation. Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io
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