Interim ED Director

About the role

Interim Emergency Department Director needed in Henderson, North Carolina! The Position: An Interim Emergency Department (ED) Director is needed to provide clinical and operational leadership for a 20-bed Emergency Department. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, this leader will oversee approximately 45 FTEs. Becoming an Interim Leader through B.E. Smith provides an opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Emergency Department operations
• Evaluate patient throughput
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, quality outcomes, and patient safety
• Strengthen staff performance and accountability
• Support regulatory readiness
• Mentor the incoming permanent ED Director to ensure a smooth leadership transition

Requirements

• BSN required; master's degree preferred
• Active RN license required
• Previous director-level leadership experience in an Emergency Department required
• Some roles may require specific licenses; a compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package may include health insurance coverage and retirement benefits
• B.E. Smith employees receive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account (benefits vary by job type and duration)
• Tax withholdings and employer portion of FICA are handled by B.E. Smith
• Travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses are covered by B.E. Smith and the client
• Bi-weekly trips home at client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging

Pay

Compensation range: $160,000 to $175,000 annually. Final compensation determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation.