Executive Director, Emergency Nursing & Patient Care

Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 174,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a Director of the Emergency Department to provide executive leadership for clinical, operational, financial, and administrative functions. You will lead a high-volume ED, partner with physician leadership, and drive strategic initiatives to improve patient access, throughput, and outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring extensive healthcare leadership experience, strong collaboration skills, and a track record of improving quality, safety, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in healthcare administration or related field.
• Current New York State professional license or applicable certification.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible leadership in acute care/hospital settings.
• 5+ years of leadership in Emergency Department or high-acuity service line.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all clinical, operational, financial, and administrative functions of the Emergency Department.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives aligning with SUNY Downstate's goals.
• Lead staffing, budgeting, and resource planning to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Financial stewardship

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Operational dashboards

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a Director of the Emergency Department to provide executive leadership for clinical, operational, financial, and administrative functions. You will lead a high-volume ED, partner with physician leadership, and drive strategic initiatives to improve patient access, throughput, and outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring extensive healthcare leadership experience, strong collaboration skills, and a track record of improving quality, safety, and