Director of Emergency Nursing Leadership

B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Fayette, located in Fayetteville, Georgia, seeks a dynamic Director of Nursing, Emergency Services to lead a high-volume ED and its 165 FTEs, overseeing nursing operations, quality, and financial performance in collaboration with physician leadership.

The ideal candidate has BSN with a Master’s preferred, GA RN license, and at least seven years of nursing experience including three years in management. A focus on throughput, safety, and staff development is essential.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Active GA and/or compact RN license required.
• 7+ years nursing experience, including 3+ years progressive management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a high-volume Emergency Department nursing operation.
• Lead workforce planning, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Drive throughput, time-to-provider metrics, and patient access in a capacity-constrained ED.
• Foster staff engagement, leadership development, and accountable teamwork.
• Partner with ED Medical Director and physicians to align priorities and care delivery.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Healthcare operations

Staff development

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

Master's degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

Piedmont Fayette, located in Fayetteville, Georgia, seeks a dynamic Director of Nursing, Emergency Services to lead a high-volume ED and its 165 FTEs, overseeing nursing operations, quality, and financial performance in collaboration with physician leadership.

The ideal candidate has BSN with a Master’s preferred, GA RN license, and at least seven years of nursing experience including three years in management. A focus on throughput, safety, and staff development is essential.