Emergency Department Operations Leader

Hillsboro Area Hospital Inc; Hillsboro Heights (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsboro Area Hospital Inc. in Illinois seeks an experienced ED Manager to oversee the daily operations of the emergency department, ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and staff performance.

The leader will manage clinical and administrative functions, support patient safety initiatives, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize emergency services and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an ED or hospital-based clinical team.
• Strong knowledge of emergency department operations and patient flow.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and health information privacy regulations.
• Ability to manage budgets and staffing in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the emergency department.
• Monitor patient flow, triage, efficiency, and throughput metrics.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and emergency care standards.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Supervise nursing and support staff; coordinate staffing schedules and productivity.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching; assist with recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

HIPAA compliance

Decision making

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Hillsboro Area Hospital Inc. in Illinois seeks an experienced ED Manager to oversee the daily operations of the emergency department, ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and staff performance.

The leader will manage clinical and administrative functions, support patient safety initiatives, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize emergency services and staff development.