Director of Emergency Services - DES Fulltime

Job Title: Director of Emergency Services
Location: Marion, North Carolina
Schedule: Full-Time | Days | No Weekends
Position Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary Range: $78,894 – $140,000 annually
• Incentive Bonus: 17.5% – 26.25%
• Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case basis
• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis
• Recruitment Fee: 20%

Position Overview

A hospital in Western North Carolina is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Emergency Services to lead a high-performing Emergency Department.

The Director is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care through oversight of departmental operations, staffing, financial performance, and strategic growth. This leader will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence while supporting hospital-wide objectives.

The Emergency Department sees approximately 26,000 visits annually, operates with 15 ED beds, and manages high-acuity cases despite not being a designated trauma center.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily operations and staffing of the Emergency Department.
• Monitor patient throughput and ensure efficient care delivery.
• Support an upcoming ED expansion initiative.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Promote accountability and transparency in care delivery.

People & Culture

• Foster high engagement and low turnover within the department.
• Develop and mentor nursing leadership team (CNCs).
• Maintain a collaborative environment with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Financial Management

• Participate in budget forecasting and monitoring.
• Manage staffing productivity and departmental expenses.
• Identify cost-saving and growth opportunities while maintaining quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or approved education plan) required
• RN License in state of practice (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 1+ year of applicable leadership experience
• Will consider very recent Emergency Department Manager experience
• Demonstrated measurable accomplishments and performance metrics required on resume

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Master’s Degree
• 3+ years of applicable leadership experience

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.