Emergency Department Nursing Director: Lead Strategy & Care

True North Consultants, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC seeks a Director of Nursing for the Emergency Department in Aiken, SC. This pivotal leadership role requires a strong background in emergency nursing and management to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

You will provide strategic direction, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, drive HR practices, and foster professional development while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of emergency nursing experience.
• Prior healthcare management experience essential.
• Current SC RN license with CPR, ACLS & PALS.
• Fiscal management and HR management knowledge.
• Ability to work independently with strong decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the Emergency Department nursing team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and resource utilization.
• Implement HR management practices within the department.
• Promote continuous improvement and staff professional development.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Leadership

Budgeting

HR management

Decision making

Education

BSN

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Top Echelon LLC seeks a Director of Nursing for the Emergency Department in Aiken, SC. This pivotal leadership role requires a strong background in emergency nursing and management to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

You will provide strategic direction, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, drive HR practices, and foster professional development while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care and operational efficiency.