Director of Nursing Emergency Services

Ambition 24Hours Inc

Albuquerque, NM

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SKILLS

Acute Care, Analysis Skills, Behavioral Health, Budget Forecasting, Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Clinical Nursing, Cross-Functional, Director of Nursing (DON), Emergency Care, Emergency Nursing, Emergency Services, Follow Through, Hospital, Intensive Care, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU), Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Operational Improvement, Operations, Operations Management, Patient Care, Policy Evaluation, Policy Implementation, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player

LOCATION

Albuquerque, NM

POSTED

9 days ago

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Director of Nursing - Emergency Services
Our Client | Albuquerque, NM | Full-Time Permanent | Director
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Employment
Full-Time Permanent
Level
Director
Salary Range
$130,000 $150,000 per annum
Travel
None
Relocation
Possible for ideal candidate
Visa Support
Not available
THE ROLE
Our client, a regional acute care health system in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a full-time permanent Director of Emergency Services to oversee operations across two emergency departments - a 21-bed ED and a 7-bed ED - operating under a single licence at locations in close proximity. The combined team comprises approximately 55 60 FTEs who float between both sites to support patient care and throughput. The Director reports directly to senior hospital leadership and will partner closely with Behavioral Health, Med-Surg, ICU, and other inpatient service lines. This is a direct-hire, permanent replacement opportunity for a visible and operationally disciplined emergency nursing leader.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee daily operations of two Emergency Departments with a combined team of approximately 55 60 FTEs
Execute strategic planning and identify department succession strategy
Oversee physician relationships and engagement across both ED locations
Develop and monitor quality initiatives, staffing and productivity guidelines, and patient satisfaction goals
Analyse and ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency standards
Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, standards, and programmes supporting both departments
Plans and organises orientation and in-service training; participates in guidance and educational programmes
Collaborate with marketing and nursing leadership on community outreach and visibility
Develop and submit capital budgets; use forecasted budget to guide expenditure decisions
Drive operational improvements to enhance patient flow, throughput, and department performance
Build strong collaborative relationships with Behavioral Health, Medical-Surgical, and ICU leadership
REQUIREMENTS
Must-Have
BSN from an accredited school of nursing required; candidates without BSN must be currently enrolled with a confirmed completion date
Current RN licence - New Mexico or compact licence eligibility
Minimum 3 5 years of Emergency Department clinical nursing experience
Minimum 2 3 years in a management capacity within an Emergency Department setting
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing operations in an acute care environment
Proven track record in employee engagement, culture development, and follow-through on staff commitments
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
Director or senior management experience within an Emergency Department
Master's degree in nursing or related field
Certification in emergency nursing or nursing administration (e.g., CEN, CENP)
Experience leading larger teams and shared-service environments
Demonstrated success in retention, culture transformation, and operational improvement
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Director of Nursing Emergency Services

Ambition 24Hours Inc

Albuquerque, NM

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Location	Albuquerque, NM
Employment	Full-Time Permanent
Level	Director
Salary Range	$130,000 $150,000 per annum
Travel	None
Relocation	Possible for ideal candidate
Visa Support	Not available