Director, Emergency & Med-Surg — Rural Startup

Community Hospital Corporation; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Valencia County Hospital is seeking a Director of the Emergency Department and Med Surg to lead day-to-day operations, aligning with the Chief Nursing Officer. You will drive safe, cost-effective, and timely emergency services while managing budgets, staffing, and regulatory compliance to support a high-quality patient experience.

The role requires strategic leadership, collaboration across departments, and the ability to advance throughput and patient safety within a growing rural hospital

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all Emergency Department and Med Surg operations.
• Plan, organize and administer work in the Emergency Department.
• Develop staffing plans based on patient census and acuity.
• Monitor patient flow and throughput to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety goals.

Job description

Valencia County Hospital is seeking a Director of the Emergency Department and Med Surg to lead day-to-day operations, aligning with the Chief Nursing Officer. You will drive safe, cost-effective, and timely emergency services while managing budgets, staffing, and regulatory compliance to support a high-quality patient experience.

The role requires strategic leadership, collaboration across departments, and the ability to advance throughput and patient safety within a growing rural hospital