Director of Nursing, Emergency Services

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, is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Director of Nursing, Emergency Services, to help lead to their exceptional team!

The Position

Piedmont Fayette is seeking an experienced, collaborative nursing leader to serve as its next Director of Nursing, Emergency Services. This leader will oversee a high-volume emergency department, strengthen team culture, improve operational performance, and enhance the patient and staff experience.
Reporting to the Vice President of Nursing, the Director will oversee a 63-bed Emergency Department supported by approximately 165 FTEs. The Director will lead nursing operations, workforce management, quality improvement, financial performance, and clinical outcomes in partnership with nursing and physician leadership.
A key priority will be improving throughput and patient access in a capacity-constrained environment. The Director will build on existing initiatives to reduce time to provider, improve left-without-being-seen rates, and address emergency department boarding and inpatient holding demands. Using Epic and performance data, this leader will identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care quality.
The Director will also focus on staff engagement, workforce stability, and leadership development. Through visible leadership, open communication, and meaningful staff involvement in decision-making, this individual will foster a culture of trust, professional growth, and accountability while building a cohesive team aligned with Piedmont’s mission and values.
Strong physician partnership will be essential to success. Working closely with SEP Healthcare and the Emergency Department Medical Director, the Director will strengthen communication, support shared decision-making, and align nursing and physician leaders around departmental priorities and improved care delivery.
The department also serves a growing behavioral health population, with designated spaces within a multipurpose pod. The Director will support safe and coordinated care while helping to identify opportunities to strengthen practices as patient needs evolve. Existing safety resources include on-site security, weapons detection at public entrances, and strong partnerships with local law enforcement.
The ideal candidate will bring director-level emergency nursing experience, strong operational acumen, and a collaborative approach to change management. This leader will balance relationship-building with accountability, develop frontline leaders, and engage staff and physicians in creating a more effective, connected, and patient-centered emergency department.

Requirements

BSN is required; Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
Active GA and/or compact RN license is required.
A minimum of seven years of nursing experience, including a minimum of three years of progressive management experience is required.

The Organization

Founded in 1905, Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit organization with over 44,000 employees caring for 3.7 million patients across 1,400 locations and serving communities that comprise 80 percent of Georgia’s population.
The system provides safe, compassionate, convenient, and high-quality care across 23 hospitals, 72 Piedmont Urgent Care centers, 25 QuickCare locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,100 Piedmont Clinic members.
Piedmont Fayette, opened since 1997, is located in Fayetteville, Georgia, and is a 31-bed acute care community hospital that serves Fayette County and surrounding communities with quality patient care.
The facility offers a wide array of care specialties including cancer care, heart care, orthopedic care, women’s care, and wound care. The facility is staffed with over 2,000 employees including 750+ physicians to ensure that all patients individual care plans are provided for.
Piedmont Fayette is committed to delivering innovative, world-class healthcare throughout their community, and strives to provide leading-age medical technologies and state-of-the-art facilities to their patients.

The Community

Fayetteville, Georgia, nestled in the heart of Fayette County, offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and big-city accessibility. It is located just 30 minutes south of Atlanta.
Known for its charming downtown and rich Southern heritage, the city provides a welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. Fayetteville is often associated with the inspiration behind Margaret Mitchell’s iconic novel Gone With the Wind, adding to the community’s unique character and appeal.
Families enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including parks, amphitheaters, live music venues, and family-friendly attractions.
Fayetteville also boasts a vibrant dining scene, with options ranging from local cafés and taverns to diverse international cuisine.