Emergency Department Director

Your future role at a glance Location: Travel between two Jacksonville, FL locations Specialty: Freestanding Emergency Rooms Schedule: Days | Full-time Eligible for an annual bonus incentive How you'll make an impact in this role Pioneer a Brand-New Legacy: Spearhead the ground-up build, construction phase, and grand opening of a state-of-the-art freestanding Emergency Room, leaving your personal fingerprint on the facility's physical and operational footprint. Architect the Clinical Environment: Lead the end-to-end curation of the facility’s infrastructure, from hand-selecting advanced medical equipment and establishing robust inventory pipelines to developing a high-functioning, fully integrated on-site lab. Build and Inspire Your Dream Team: Conduct the talent acquisition, training, and cultural development of a brand-new, elite clinical team, fostering an environment of clinical excellence, shared accountability, and high morale from day one. Drive Strategic & Financial Autonomy: Own the operational blueprint by designing departmental goals, managing a dynamic launch budget, and orchestrating streamlined workflows that balance fiscal responsibility with uncompromised patient care. Forge Collaborative Leadership Pathways: Act as the vital bridge between physicians, hospital executives, and community partners to cultivate a seamless, obstacle-free environment focused on clinical quality and service excellence. What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted. Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred. Work Experience: 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred. What additional requirements you'll need Freestanding ER experience strongly preferred Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr