Director of Nursing RN - Emergency

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago is seeking a Director of Emergency Department (RN) to provide clinical and operational leadership for Emergency Services with 24-hour accountability. The role requires active RN licensure, BSN, and advanced certifications, plus supervisory experience.

Responsibilities include overseeing ED operations, staffing, quality, and patient outcomes, and leading staff development. The position is day-shift, full-time, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• RN license with current valid state registration.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certificates current upon hire.
• ACLS and PALS maintained throughout employment.
• BSN required for all new hires after 1/11/2021.
• Minimum two years supervisory/management experience.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical and operational functions of the Emergency Department.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate ED nursing staff.
• Oversee staffing, productivity, patient flow, throughput and resources.
• Drive quality, patient safety, and performance improvement.
• Partner with physicians and leadership to improve ED operations and outcomes.
• Provide leadership during emergencies and hospital codes.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, engagement, and patient-centered care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical supervision

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staff development

ED operations

Education

BSN degree

RN license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

CEN certification

Job description

Overview

Director of Emergency Department – RN

Department: Emergency Services

Salary: $100,340.00 to $135,055.00 Annually

Schedule: Days, Exempt

Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital, Chicago, IL 60622

The Director of Emergency Department (ED) is a Registered Nurse responsible for the clinical and operational leadership of Emergency Services, with 24-hour accountability for the department.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the CNO or Administrator, this leader oversees patient care, nursing staff, ED operations, staffing, quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement.

• Lead daily clinical and operational functions of the Emergency Department
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate ED nursing staff.
• Oversee staffing, productivity, patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Drive quality, patient safety, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to improve ED operations and patient outcomes.
• Provide leadership during emergencies, critical events, and hospital codes.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

4. Current PALS upon hire and maintain current.

5. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.

6. A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.

7. Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting.

8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after 1/11/2021.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

1. Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Join the leadership team at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital, a community-focused acute care hospital serving Chicago's diverse neighborhoods.

Saint Mary of Nazareth is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center and maintains an Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, offering a broad scope of emergency services to the community.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• many more voluntary benefit options

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $116.708.80 to $169,041.60 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf