Emergency Department Nursing Director — Lead & Elevate Care

Wheeler Staffing Partners; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is actively seeking a Nursing Director – Emergency Department in Detroit, MI. The role oversees 24/7 ED operations, clinical practice, and financial performance within a Level III trauma center and primary stroke program.

The incumbent provides strategic leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with physicians and nursing leadership to improve patient outcomes, safety, and experience. Requires RN licensure in MI and 5+ years of leadership in acute care.

Qualifications

• RN license in Michigan (active, unrestricted).
• Minimum 5 years of nursing leadership experience in acute care.
• Experience leading within emergency/trauma settings.
• Strong knowledge of patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for ED nursing services.
• Direct nursing operations through managers and supervisors.
• Maintain high standards of emergency nursing practice and patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical leaders to improve care delivery and outcomes.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, and workforce planning.
• Lead quality and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Support systemwide quality and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare administration

Emergency department

Strategic planning

Team management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Wheeler Staffing Partners is actively seeking a Nursing Director – Emergency Department in Detroit, MI. The role oversees 24/7 ED operations, clinical practice, and financial performance within a Level III trauma center and primary stroke program.

The incumbent provides strategic leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with physicians and nursing leadership to improve patient outcomes, safety, and experience. Requires RN licensure in MI and 5+ years of leadership in acute care.