Director of Emergency Department - RN
About the role
Join WCS Healthcare Partners as a leader in a dynamic Emergency Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a specialized team within a community hospital setting, focusing on enhancing departmental culture, accountability, and operational excellence. You'll be part of a supportive leadership team, with the chance to mentor staff and shape the future direction of the department.
Position highlights: leadership opportunity at a community hospital's ED; manage approximately 25‑30 RNs in a specialized environment; supported by nurse supervisors and an administrative assistant; direct patient care is generally not expected, but candidate should be willing to assist clinically during unusually high‑volume situations; EMR: Meditech (hospital planning transition to a more advanced version).
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Emergency Department team effectively
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and documentation requirements
- Address performance concerns and enforce standards consistently
- Engage with staff and department operations actively
- Mentor and develop nursing staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
Requirements
- 5 years of ED nursing experience
- 1‑2 years of leadership experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or Director
- Strong staff management, coaching, and accountability skills
- Excellent documentation and regulatory/compliance oversight experience
- Strong personality with proven leadership presence
- Must be hands‑on, visible, and engaged with staff and department operations
- Prior experience in a community hospital or smaller specialized environment preferred
Schedule
- Monday‑Friday, approximately 8:30 AM‑4:30 PM or 9:00 AM‑5:00 PM
- On‑call availability required for operational issues after hours