RN Director of Emergency Services - St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

We are looking for a Director of Emergency Services (RN) to lead and oversee our emergency department operations at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. Since opening our doors in 1950, St. Francis - Emory Healthcare has been committed each day to providing the highest quality care in west Georgia and east Alabama. With 376 beds on two campuses, more than 2,500 associates, and 300 physicians, we offer a full range of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room services, including the only open-heart surgery program in Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley. St. Francis - Emory Healthcare is dedicated to creating an organizational environment that provides an engaging, fulfilling, and inspiring work experience.

We are located at:

2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904 Job Summary The Director of Emergency Department provides strategic and operational leadership for all functions within the hospital's emergency services area. This role is responsible for managing departmental staff, quality of care, patient safety, regulatory compliance, fiscal oversight, and process improvement initiatives. The Director works in close collaboration with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality emergency care to diverse patient populations. Essential Functions Directs daily operations of the Emergency Department to ensure effective, efficient, and high-quality patient care Oversees hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations of ED staff Ensures compliance with TJC, CMS, OSHA, and all local/state/federal regulations Leads efforts in service excellence, performance improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based clinical practices Develops departmental goals, policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with hospital objectives Prepares and manages budgets, ensuring responsible financial oversight and resource allocation Coordinates staff development, continuing education, and competency evaluations Participates in patient and staff rounding and ensures timely resolution of issues or complaints Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization Promotes a positive work environment focused on staff engagement and retention Ensures emergency preparedness plans are in place and regularly tested Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong clinical knowledge of emergency care delivery, trauma services, and regulatory standards Ability to lead and inspire diverse teams in high-pressure environments Effective communicator with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills Excellent critical thinking, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills Financial and operational acumen, including budgeting and staffing Familiarity with electronic medical records, quality metrics, and data analysis

Populations Served:

Care provided to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting/moving patients and equipment (up to 50 lbs) Regular exposure to communicable diseases, blood and bodily fluids, and hazardous materials Requires use of PPE including gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection Visual acuity, auditory discrimination, and manual dexterity required to assess and treat patients Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Required). Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration (Preferred). Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Required). Licenses/Certifications Current RN license in practicing state or compact license (Required). Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Required). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required). Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (Required or per facility policy). Certification in Nursing Leadership or Emergency Nursing (Preferred). Experience Minimum of five (5) years of clinical emergency nursing experience. Minimum of two (2) years of leadership or management experience in an acute care or emergency setting.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person