Director of ER

Ruby Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruby Recruiting is seeking a dynamic Director of Emergency Services for a state-of-the-art facility in Palm Beach County. This role involves managing a busy 23-bed Emergency Department, ensuring quality services, and leading a team of approximately 61 staff members.

The ideal candidate must have an active Florida RN license, a BSN (MSN preferred), and relevant emergency nursing and management experience. Certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have active FL RN license.
• Minimum 2–5 years as an ER nurse with PEDS experience.
• 2+ years of management experience in a similar-sized ED.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities for a 23-bed Emergency Department.
• Oversee departmental and hospital process improvement activity.
• Communicate regularly with Chief Nursing Officer.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

BSN

MSN

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

CEN certification

Job description

Job Description

Seeking a dynamic Director of Emergency Services! Celebrating 27 years of excellence in healthcare, this state‑of‑the‑art, 175‑bed facility is located on a beautiful 74‑acre campus in Palm Beach County. It boasts Accredited Chest Pain and Heart Failure Centers and is the only hospital in the Western Communities with a dedicated Pediatrics Department. Reporting to the CNO, this individual assumes the role as a leader in planning, directing, and managing the department and staff to assure quality service on a 24‑hour basis in this very busy 23‑bed ED.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities for a 23‑bed Emergency Department (13 adult beds and 10 pediatric beds)
• Oversee departmental and hospital process improvement activity, including timely collection of data, analysis, recommendations for improvement, and evaluation of actions taken
• Communicate regularly with Chief Nursing Officer to gather data, provide consideration, and ensure consistency in implementation of policies and procedures
• Direct and guide personnel during emergencies
• Effectively demonstrate communication and problem‑solving skills with peers, subordinates and superiors and foster teamwork
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels during all hours of operation within budgeted hours
• Manage approximately 61 FTEs
• Understand the process of change and take the initiative in planning and implementing change
• Monitor annual budget
• Ensure department compliance with JCAHO and all applicable agencies (local, state, and federal)

Qualifications

• Must have active FL RN license
• BSN required, MSN preferred
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CEN certifications
• Minimum 2–5 years as an ER nurse, must have PEDS experience
• 2+ years of management experience in a similar-sized ED
• Case Management course preferred

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.