A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
Direct and supervise functions and activities for Emergency Center, Urgent Care, and Trauma Services at multiple sites; interpret and implement policies, procedures, standards and regulations to personnel, patients, medical staff, public.
Description:
Lead Emergency Care for a Region Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH), Southwest Georgia's premier regional medical center, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Director of the Emergency Center to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for one of the region's most advanced emergency and trauma programs. PPMH is a leading healthcare organization serving communities across Southwest Georgia and is home to the region's only Level II Trauma Center and a Level II Emergency Cardiac Care Center. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic nursing and healthcare leader who is passionate about patient-centered care, operational excellence, employee engagement, and advancing emergency services in a high-acuity environment. The Director of the Emergency Center is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of emergency department operations. This leader will oversee clinical quality, patient experience, throughput, staffing, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence. Reporting to the ACNO, the Director will partner closely with physicians, nursing leaders, ancillary departments, and executive stakeholders to ensure the Emergency Center consistently delivers outstanding outcomes and exceptional patient care. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for all Emergency Center activities. Direct day-to-day clinical and administrative operations for a high-volume emergency department. Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care. Develop and execute initiatives to improve patient flow, capacity management, and ED throughput. Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, succession planning, and staff development efforts. Monitor and improve key performance indicators including: Patient experience Door-to-provider times Length of stay Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) Clinical quality outcomes Manage departmental budgeting, productivity, labor management, and resource allocation. Ensure compliance with DNV standards, CMS regulations, state requirements, and hospital policies. Collaborate with physician leadership and multidisciplinary teams to support organizational goals and strategic initiatives. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN). Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or eligibility for licensure & AHA BLS. Progressive leadership experience within Emergency Services. Demonstrated success leading large teams in a complex acute-care environment. Strong knowledge of emergency department operations, quality metrics, regulatory requirements, and budget management. Ideal Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be: A visible and engaged leader. An effective communicator who fosters trust and collaboration. Data-driven with a focus on measurable outcomes. Passionate about employee development and culture. Skilled in change management and process improvement. Committed to delivering exceptional patient and family experiences. All Career Site links will be transferred to new URLs on January 31st, increasing performance and enhancing security. Your application data will be saved, but any bookmarked links will need to be replaced. All candidates with active applications will receive a notification with the new link once the URLs are live. Thank you for your patience! Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia's preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community's health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area's top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you'll also find us ideal. We're one of the area's premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.
