Emergency Department Director - Lead Care & Throughput

UPMC; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Director of Emergency Department to align clinical operations with the Chief Nursing Officer, shaping patient-centered care and efficient ED performance in a community hospital setting. You will lead the nursing and physician teams, drive capacity management, improve throughput, and oversee staffing, budget, and capital resources, while advancing quality, safety, and staff development.

This role requires a BSN, a master’s degree, and at least five years of leadership, with

Qualifications

• BSN required at time of hire or transfer.
• Masters degree in Nursing or related field, or enrollment within a year and completion within three years.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible healthcare leadership experience.
• Analytical ability to evaluate staff and address clinical and programmatic issues.
• Leadership to develop staff and uphold nursing practice standards.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Healthy Workforce by promoting open communication and accountability.
• Drive Professional Practice via Relationship-Based Care and staff development.
• Advance Quality & Innovation with data-driven improvement initiatives.
• Promote Structural Empowerment through governance and staff engagement.
• Demonstrate Transformational Leadership with a clear ED vision and data guidance.
• Operational Oversight to ensure proper staffing, resources, and throughput.

Skills

Analytical ability

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

BSN

Masters in Nursing or related field

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Director of Emergency Department to align clinical operations with the Chief Nursing Officer, shaping patient-centered care and efficient ED performance in a community hospital setting. You will lead the nursing and physician teams, drive capacity management, improve throughput, and oversee staffing, budget, and capital resources, while advancing quality, safety, and staff development.

This role requires a BSN, a master’s degree, and at least five years of leadership, with