Director of Nursing Emergency Services

Position Title: Director of Nursing, Emergency Services
Specialty: Emergency Department Leadership
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Roswell, New Mexico
Salary:$107,000 - $145,000 Annually
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance: Available
Interview Travel Reimbursement: Available

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing - Emergency Services to provide strategic, operational, financial, and clinical leadership for a busy Emergency Department. This leadership role carries 24-hour accountability for departmental operations, quality outcomes, staff development, patient satisfaction, and organizational performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Emergency Department nursing leadership, operational improvement, and driving positive patient care outcomes in a fast-paced hospital environment.

• Provide 24-hour leadership and oversight of Emergency Services operations.
• Direct and coordinate clinical, operational, and financial activities within the department.
• Lead nursing staff recruitment, retention, mentoring, and professional development.
• Monitor and improve patient satisfaction, quality metrics, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead change management initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Support patient flow optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee department growth, expansion planning, and implementation activities.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and patient-centered care.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for state licensure.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• Previous Emergency Department leadership experience required.
• Strong operational, financial, and team leadership skills.
• Experience managing quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities.

• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Certification in Nursing Leadership or Emergency Nursing specialty.
• Experience with hospital growth, expansion, or service line development projects.
• Proven success leading teams in busy community hospital emergency departments.
• Background in change management and operational improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Emergency Department nursing leadership.
• High-volume community hospital emergency services.
• Patient flow and throughput management.
• Hospital expansion or growth initiatives.
• Staff engagement and performance improvement.
• Quality, safety, and patient satisfaction programs.
• Strategic planning and departmental operations.

• Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Emergency Services Leadership
• Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Location: Roswell, New Mexico
• Salary:$107,000 - $145,000 Annually
• Bonus Eligible: Yes
• Benefits: Full Benefits Package
• Relocation Assistance: Available
• Interview Travel Reimbursement: Available

• Competitive leadership salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance available
• Leadership role with organizational impact
• Opportunity to lead departmental growth and expansion
• Career advancement with a respected healthcare organization