Director of Nursing Emergency Room

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Director of Nursing – Emergency Room
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida (Onsite)
Full Time
 
Work Environment
Onsite leadership role within Emergency Department (ER)
Fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment
Direct collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and hospital leadership
Oversight of emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance
 
Ideal Candidate
A strong ER nursing leader with proven management experience, capable of overseeing clinical and administrative operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate brings hands-on emergency room leadership, strong operational skills, and the ability to manage both patient care delivery and emergency preparedness programs.
The Director of Nursing – Emergency Room is responsible for the overall clinical and administrative leadership of Patient Care Services within the ER. This includes ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care delivery, compliance with regulatory standards, and oversight of emergency management programs to maintain disaster readiness.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Clinical & Operational Leadership
Oversee daily operations of Emergency Room patient care services
Ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care
Develop and implement unit-specific care plans and service line programs
 
Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and accreditation bodies (e.g., Joint Commission)
Maintain readiness for audits, inspections, and emergency preparedness standards
 
Emergency Management
Lead emergency management program and disaster preparedness initiatives
Ensure ongoing compliance with emergency response standards
Coordinate training and readiness activities
 
Program Development & Growth
Develop policies and procedures for patient care delivery
Drive initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction
Support strategies to increase patient volume and service line growth
 
Leadership & Culture
Foster a professional, collaborative work environment
Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff and leadership teams
Promote continuous improvement and clinical excellence
 
Must-Have Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN required)
Minimum 2 years of healthcare management experience
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room (ER) experience
Strong leadership and team management experience
Active Registered Nurse (RN) License – State of Florida
Strong knowledge of hospital operations, patient care standards, and compliance