Director - Emergency Department

MHM Support Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Relocation assistance available

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking a Director of Emergency Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for the region's largest Emergency Department. You will guide a fast-paced team, partner with physicians, EMS, and trauma leadership, and drive outcomes, patient experience, and compliance during a period of growth.

Join a mission-driven organization expanding after a $162 million investment and lead transformative initiatives that advance trauma standards and emergency medicine best

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a fast-paced Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with physicians, EMS partners, trauma leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead high-performing teams to improve outcomes and patient experience.
• Support growth and transformation during surrounding community needs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

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. Transforming the Health of Our Communities Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.