Director of Nursing Emergency Room

Role: Director of Nursing – Emergency Room
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida (Onsite)
Full Time

Work Environment

Onsite leadership role within Emergency Department (ER)
Fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment
Direct collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and hospital leadership
Oversight of emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance

Ideal Candidate

A strong ER nursing leader with proven management experience, capable of overseeing clinical and administrative operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate brings hands-on emergency room leadership, strong operational skills, and the ability to manage both patient care delivery and emergency preparedness programs.
The Director of Nursing – Emergency Room is responsible for the overall clinical and administrative leadership of Patient Care Services within the ER. This includes ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care delivery, compliance with regulatory standards, and oversight of emergency management programs to maintain disaster readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

Oversee daily operations of Emergency Room patient care services
Ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care
Develop and implement unit-specific care plans and service line programs

Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and accreditation bodies (e.g., Joint Commission)
Maintain readiness for audits, inspections, and emergency preparedness standards

Emergency Management

Lead emergency management program and disaster preparedness initiatives
Ensure ongoing compliance with emergency response standards
Coordinate training and readiness activities

Program Development & Growth

Develop policies and procedures for patient care delivery
Drive initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction
Support strategies to increase patient volume and service line growth

Leadership & Culture

Foster a professional, collaborative work environment
Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff and leadership teams
Promote continuous improvement and clinical excellence

Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN required)
Minimum 2 years of healthcare management experience
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room (ER) experience
Strong leadership and team management experience
Active Registered Nurse (RN) License – State of Florida
Strong knowledge of hospital operations, patient care standards, and compliance

Required Certifications

BLS/CPR (American Heart Association)
ACLS (American Heart Association)
PALS (American Heart Association)
CPI (within 30 days of hire)
TNCC (within 180 days of hire)
NIH Stroke Certification (within 60 days of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in healthcare or related field
Experience leading ER service lines or departments
Strong background in emergency preparedness and compliance

Core Skills

Emergency Room Leadership
Clinical Operations Management
Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation
Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Management
Patient Care Quality & Safety
Team Leadership & Staff Development

Recruiter Submission Template –

Full Name:
Degree (Nursing / Healthcare or related) with University and Completion Year:
Do you hold an active RN License in Florida? (Yes/No – details):
BLS/CPR Certification Status:
ACLS Certification Status:
PALS Certification Status:
CPI Certification Status:
TNCC Certification Status:
NIH Stroke Certification Status:
Total Years of Healthcare Experience:
Total Years of Emergency Room (ER) Experience (Must-have):
Total Years of Leadership / Management Experience (Must-have):
Do you have at least 2 years of leadership experience in the Emergency Room? (Yes/No – details):
Experience managing ER operations and patient care services? (Yes/No – details):
Experience with emergency management / disaster preparedness programs? (Yes/No – details):
Experience ensuring compliance with Joint Commission / regulatory standards? (Yes/No – details):
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local to West Palm Beach, FL):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status (US):
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in West Palm Beach, FL? (Yes/No):