Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Services Director

Lifepoint Health®; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance Diversity

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Well-being Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Wilson Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a decisive nursing leader to oversee the Emergency Department and Behavioral Health services. In this in-person role you will direct clinical programs, staffing, budgeting, and compliance to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care across all ages.

Applicants must hold a BSN, be licensed as an RN, and bring 5+ years in ER or behavioral health, plus 3+ years in leadership. Certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and Handle With Care.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• RN license current in state of practice
• Minimum 5 years in Emergency Department or Behavioral Health
• Minimum 3 years in nursing leadership or management
• BLS certification required (or obtained within first week)
• ACLS and PALS required
• TNCC required within 12 months of hire
• Handle With Care certification required within 6 months of hire
• Strong critical-thinking and ability to lead under pressure

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Emergency Department and Behavioral Health services
• Directs clinical programs, workflow, staffing, and departmental administration
• Ensures high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care across all age groups
• Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Provides clinical consultation and support to optimize patient flow and care delivery
• Mentors, coaches, and develops staff, including charge nurses and preceptors
• Ensures regulatory compliance, readiness, and adherence to hospital and accrediting body standards
• Leads departmental budgeting, productivity monitoring, and resource management
• Collaborates with physicians, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
• Evaluates patient care outcomes and drives continuous improvement initiatives

Job description

Wilson Medical Center

Schedule:

Varied - Days, rotating call, weekends, rotating holidays

Job Location Type:

In‑person

Your Experience Matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®.

How You’ll Contribute

• Oversees daily operations of the Emergency Department and Behavioral Health services
• Directs clinical programs, workflow, staffing, and departmental administration
• Ensures high‑quality, safe, and compliant patient care across all age groups
• Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Provides clinical consultation and support to ensure optimal patient flow and care delivery
• Mentors, coaches, and develops staff, including charge nurses and preceptors
• Ensures regulatory compliance, readiness, and adherence to hospital and accrediting body standards
• Leads departmental budgeting, productivity monitoring, and resource management
• Collaborates with physicians, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
• Evaluates patient care outcomes and drives continuous improvement initiatives

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full and part‑time employees to further education.

What we’re looking for - a decisive, collaborative nursing leader with deep emergency care expertise.

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Room or Behavioral Health experience
• Minimum 3 years of nursing leadership or management experience
• BLS certification required (or obtained within first week of hire)
• ACLS and PALS required
• TNCC required within 12 months of hire
• Handle With Care certification required within 6 months of hire
• Strong critical‑thinking skills and ability to lead under pressure

EEOC Statement

"Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

About Lifepoint Health

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.