Nurse Director Emergency Services

Clinical Management Consultants; Yucca Valley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants in Southern California's Joshua Tree area seeks a Director of Nursing Emergency Services to lead the ED and a 70-member clinical team in a Level IV trauma community hospital.

The role requires a California RN license, 7+ years of ED RN experience and prior ED leadership, with responsibilities spanning staffing, budgeting, regulatory readiness and quality improvement to deliver patient-centered emergency care.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license.
• At least 7 years of emergency department RN experience.
• Emergency Department leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, scheduling, budgeting and performance management for ~70 ED staff.
• Regulatory readiness and compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, Title 22 and NPSGs.
• Lead the Emergency Department under ACNO guidance and ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Emergency department leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Recruiting & scheduling

Budgeting & performance management

Education

California RN license

ED leadership experience

Job description

Make a powerful impact as the Director of Nursing Emergency Services, leading emergency care excellence and an engaged clinical team in Southern California’s inspiring high desert!

The Emergency Services Nursing Director will join a community-focused organization where compassionate care, professional growth, and meaningful local connections shape the workplace. A commitment to patient safety, continuous quality improvement, and evidence-based nursing creates an environment where clinical leadership matters. Continuing education and career development opportunities support a culture of learning, while collaboration across disciplines keeps patient outcomes at the center of daily decisions.

For a leader seeking purpose and influence, this organization offers the opportunity to strengthen essential emergency services for the surrounding community.

The Director of Nursing Emergency Services will oversee the Emergency Department within a small, 50+ bed community hospital designated as a Level IV trauma center. This full-time, day-shift leadership opportunity combines community hospital relationships with the complexity and pace of emergency nursing operations. The position requires flexibility beyond a Monday-through-Friday schedule, including responding when called and working a clinical shift when department needs demand hands‑on support.

Qualifications include a current California RN license, at least 7 years of emergency department RN experience, and ED leadership experience.

Reporting to the ACNO, the Emergency Department Nursing Director will lead approximately 70 staff members with 6 direct reports: four clinical coordinators, one stroke/trauma coordinator functioning as an assistant nurse manager, and one PLN. Friendly nurses and a diverse team of healthcare professionals provide a collaborative foundation for staffing, staff development, interdisciplinary communication, and patient‑centered care. Responsibilities include recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, performance management, regulatory readiness, and compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, Title 22, and National Patient Safety Goals. Experienced nursing managers and directors are encouraged to bring strong operational judgment, a clear understanding of emergency department throughput and walk‑out rates, and the willingness to step into a demanding, hands‑on leadership role.

The Director of Nursing Emergency Services can enjoy a distinctive Southern California lifestyle in the Joshua Tree area, where sweeping desert scenery meets a vibrant creative community. Joshua Tree National Park offers hiking, rock climbing, camping, and exceptional stargazing, while local galleries, live music, and regional concerts provide plenty of off‑day inspiration. Nearby desert destinations expand the options for dining, shopping, festivals, and weekend adventures, with cuisine ranging from casual cafés and neighborhood favorites to inventive desert dining. Abundant sunshine, mild winters, hot summers, and a relaxed high‑desert atmosphere make the region especially appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a change of pace.

The Director of Nursing Emergency Services will receive competitive compensation, and a full suite of benefits.