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Director - Emergency Department

Mercy

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Lead the largest Emergency Department in Arkansas!

Mercy Fort Smith has recently completed a $162 million expansion , creating one of the most advanced emergency care environments in the region:

  • Emergency Department expanded from 29 to 50 treatment rooms

  • ICU expanded from 38 to 64 beds

  • Capacity to support approximately 25,000 additional patient visits annually

  • 74,000 annual ED visits

  • Level III Trauma Center

About the Role

The Director of Emergency Services provides strategic and operational leadership for a fast-paced Emergency Department, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient-centered care while advancing organizational goals, regulatory compliance, trauma standards, and emergency medicine best practices.

Working closely with physicians, EMS partners, trauma leadership, and interdisciplinary teams, you'll lead a highly engaged team focused on improving outcomes, enhancing the patient experience, and supporting the growing healthcare needs of our community.

Why Mercy Fort Smith?

  • Largest Emergency Department in Arkansas

  • Recently expanded through a $162 million investment

  • Growing patient volumes and community impact

  • Collaborative physician and leadership partnerships

  • Mission-driven organization committed to serving others

  • Opportunity to lead during a period of significant growth and transformation

Benefits

  • Bonus eligible

  • Relocation assistance available

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)

  • Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

  • Current RN licensure in the applicable state of practice

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

  • 3-5 years of leadership or administrative experience

  • 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience

Preferred

  • Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Make an Impact. Lead a growing Emergency Department, develop high-performing teams, and help shape emergency care for the communities Mercy serves across the Fort Smith region.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Vacancy posted 22 days ago
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