Nursing Director – Emergency Department

Brainwave Optigrators LLC; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Eight Point Solutions is seeking an experienced Nursing Director to oversee the Emergency Department, driving safe staffing, clinical practice excellence, and organization-wide patient safety initiatives. You will collaborate with senior nursing and hospital operations leadership to advance priorities and ensure regulatory readiness.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of ED leadership experience, a BSN or equivalent, California RN license, and current MICN/ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Progressive Emergency Department leadership experience; 5+ years in ER management/director roles.
• BSN required; ADN considered with relevant experience.
• Current California RN license and ER certifications (MICN, ACLS, NRP, PALS).
• Experience leading quality improvement, regulatory readiness, staffing, and departmental budget activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ED operations, staffing, and scheduling to ensure safe coverage.
• Drive quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives with data-driven improvements.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal requirements, accreditation standards, CMS measures, and NP goals.
• Develop and monitor departmental policies, procedures, and clinical practices.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, evaluations, and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Staff development

Budget management

Education

BSN

Job description

About the Organization A healthcare organization operating hospital-based services is seeking an experienced nursing leader to oversee its Emergency Department. The organization focuses on safe, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, and collaboration across clinical and support teams. Position Overview: The Nursing Director will lead the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department, ensuring appropriate staffing, strong clinical practice, quality improvement, patient safety, and responsible use of departmental resources. This leader will work closely with senior nursing and hospital operations leadership to advance departmental and organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Emergency Department operations, workforce planning, scheduling, and staffing to maintain safe and effective coverage.
• Drive quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives; monitor departmental indicators and use data to guide improvements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal requirements, accreditation standards, CMS measures, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Develop, review, implement, and monitor departmental policies, procedures, and clinical operating practices.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, competency updates, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Promote effective teamwork and communication with physicians, nursing teams, and other hospital departments to support continuity of care.
• Manage departmental budgets, supplies, equipment, and other resources in alignment with operational and strategic priorities.
• Conduct regular rounds and monitor the condition, availability, and appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Partner with senior nursing and operations leaders to resolve interdepartmental issues and achieve service goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of emergency nursing practice and support ongoing education across the team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least 7 years of Registered Nurse experience in an Emergency Department.
• Prior Charge Nurse and/or nursing supervisor experience.
• Current MICN, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.
• Progressive Emergency Department leadership experience; candidates should have 5+ years of management/director-level experience in the ER.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); an Associate Degree in Nursing will be considered where experience and other requirements are met.
• Experience leading quality improvement, regulatory readiness, staffing, and departmental budget activities.

Benefits

Compensation

• Base Salary - USD $134,000 to $199,000
• Benefits - Full
• Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate