Director of Nursing Emergency Room

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