Director of Free-Standing Emergency Services

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Director of Free-Standing Emergency Services to provide leadership and operational oversight for a growing network of free-standing emergency departments in the Charleston/Summerville market.

This is a unique leadership opportunity supporting two hospital executive teams while helping oversee the continued growth and development of a rapidly expanding FSED network. The market currently has four FSEDs, with additional locations under development and a long-term plan for a total of seven locations.

The Director will report to the ACNO and work closely with emergency services leadership to ensure high-quality patient care, strong employee engagement, operational excellence, and continued growth.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for free-standing emergency services.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality emergency care and compliance with established standards.
• Lead and develop managers and frontline staff.
• Identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor patient experience, employee engagement, quality, and performance.
• Oversee emergency services processes, policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and quality programs.
• Participate in hospital and departmental committees.
• Build strong relationships across clinical and administrative teams.
• Identify and develop future leaders through coaching and mentoring.
• Oversee resource allocation, staffing, and operational performance.
• Provide oversight and coordination with ancillary services including Imaging, Lab, Admitting, Security, Environmental Services, and Support Services.
• Support the continued expansion of the FSED network.

About the FSED Network

• Four current free-standing emergency departments
• Additional locations under construction and development
• Long-term growth to a total of seven FSEDs
• Daily patient volumes ranging approximately from 53 to 65 patients
• Three managers supporting the FSED operations
• Nurses perform point-of-care laboratory testing at the facilities
• Strong employee engagement and patient satisfaction
• Opportunity to support two hospital systems and their executive leadership teams

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of emergency services experience required
• 3+ years of leadership experience required
• Current RN license required
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• PALS or ENPC required
• Strong operational, leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

Ideal Background

The ideal candidate will have Director-level emergency department leadership experience , with free-standing emergency department experience preferred .

Strong ED Nurse Managers may also be considered, particularly those with significant leadership experience, strong career tenure, and experience managing a large acute-care emergency department.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Full-time day schedule
• No weekends
• Incentive bonus potential up to 17.5%
• Significant opportunity for professional growth
• Leadership role within a rapidly expanding FSED market
• Opportunity to support two hospital executive teams
• Chance to help shape and grow a multi-site emergency services operation

Apply today to learn more about this leadership opportunity.

LeaderStat specializes in interim management, executive recruiting, provider recruiter, travel nursing and consulting for healthcare, post-acute and senior care organizations. We offer an extensive network of experienced professionals who are available for interim and permanent leadership positions nationwide.

Company Description

LeaderStat specializes in interim management, executive recruiting, provider recruiter, travel nursing and consulting for healthcare, post-acute and senior care organizations. We offer an extensive network of experienced professionals who are available for interim and permanent leadership positions nationwide.