Director Emergency Services (RN)

Havasu Regional Medical Center; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, accident, and critical illness insurance

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

Mental wellness programs and free gym memberships

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is looking for an Emergency Department (ED) Director at Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. This full-time role involves strategic and operational leadership, employee relations, budget monitoring, and fostering a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will possess a current Arizona RN license, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and experience in Emergency Department nursing. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, financial protection, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Arizona RN license and a BSN from an accredited school.
• Emergency Department nursing experience is required, with preferred leadership experience.
• Master’s degree in nursing or relevant field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Emergency Department both strategically and operationally.
• Manage staff performance, scheduling, and development.
• Monitor budgets and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Emergency Department nursing experience

Leadership experience

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Current Arizona RN license

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing or relevant field

Tools

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

TNCC Certification

Handle with Care Certification

Job description

Job Type

Full-time | Days

Schedule

Exempt, Days, Monday-Friday

Overview

Havasu Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is looking for an Emergency Department (ED) Director to lead our high-acuity unit in Lake Havasu. The role involves strategic and operational leadership, staff development, financial stewardship, and ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of collaboration and patient safety.

What Makes Our Department Different

• A "No One Works Alone" Culture: Our staff instinctively steps in to help one another.
• Collaborative Physician Partners: We work alongside approachable, respectful physicians who value nursing expertise and open communication.
• Supportive Leadership: As Director, you will embody our "open-door" policy, providing a safe space for staff to decompress, celebrate wins, and voice concerns.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and operational leadership of the Emergency Department.
• Employee relations, including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management; overseeing scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
• Budget monitoring, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations; determine and justify needs for systems, equipment, and supplies purchases.
• Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance; short- and long‑term disability; paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona RN license and Bachelor of Science (BSN) from an accredited nursing school.
• Master’s degree (nursing or relevant field) preferred.
• Certifications: BCLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and Handle with Care.
• Emergency Department nursing experience required; proven leadership experience in the ED preferred.

EEOC Statement

"Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."