Strategic ED Operations Director: Throughput & Care

ChristianaCare

Newark (DE)

On-site

USD 138,000 - 222,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and parental leave

Retirement savings plans

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Wellness resources

Career growth

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a bold, operationally savvy healthcare leader to oversee Emergency Services across Christiana Hospital and Middletown ED. You will lead a large, high‑performing team and drive patient flow through data‑driven operational excellence.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, a Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field, current RN licensure, and 5+ years of progressive leadership in a complex clinical setting; Nurse Executive Certification preferred.

Qualifications

BSN degree required.
Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
Current RN licensure.
Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.
Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in a complex clinical setting.
Nurse Executive Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a large, high-performing team across Emergency Nursing, Observation, Float Pool, Clerical Services, and Middletown ED.
Drive operational excellence through data, metrics, patient flow, staffing, productivity, and resource management.
Partner with physicians, EMS agencies, operational leaders, and community stakeholders to solve system-wide challenges.
Create a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Lead teams through change while building trust, resilience, and high performance.
Develop future leaders and strengthen talent across the organization.