Director of Emergency Services – Pediatrics DESPJM
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Job Location:
Savannah, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Emergency Services Pediatrics
Location: Savannah Georgia
Employment Type: Full-Time Days Rotating Weekends
About the Facility
A large nationally recognized 600 bed acute care hospital in Southeast Georgia is seeking a Director of Emergency Services Pediatrics to lead operations within a dedicated Childrens Hospital and Level I Trauma Center.
This regional referral center serves communities across Southeast Georgia and Southern South Carolina and is known for advanced trauma heart cancer neonatal and pediatric specialty care. The pediatric hospital operates in a distinct child-focused environment emphasizing compassion innovation and family-centered care.
Position Summary
The Director of Emergency Services Pediatrics provides strategic operational and clinical leadership for the Pediatric Emergency Department. This leader ensures high-quality patient-centered care through oversight of department operations staffing budget management regulatory compliance and strategic growth initiatives.
Reporting to the ACNO the Director fosters a culture of accountability collaboration service excellence and engagement within a dynamic pediatric emergency setting.
Department Overview
Annual Volume: 41000 visits (approx. 112/day)
Pediatric Inpatient Beds: 50
Pediatric ER Beds: 18
Trauma Level: Level I
Total FTEs: 46
Direct Reports: 1 Manager
Separate modern childrens hospital facility (opened recently)
This is a uniquely child-centered emergency environment that differs significantly from adult emergency care and requires passion energy and a team-focused leadership style.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Clinical Excellence
Promote evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and clinical outcomes
Ensure adherence to all legal regulatory accreditation and trauma standards
Drive quality improvement initiatives and reduce variation in clinical practice
Monitor internal/external benchmarks and pursue accreditations and designations
Oversee patient throughput admission/discharge coordination and patient flow
Develop and implement nursing policies procedures and standards of care
Ensure proper equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance
Service & Patient Experience
Lead initiatives to deliver an exceptional pediatric patient and family experience
Utilize feedback data to improve satisfaction and engagement
Implement strategies to elevate service excellence and family-centered care
Collaborate with patient experience leaders and interdisciplinary teams
People & Culture
Foster a passionate mission-driven pediatric care environment
Promote a culture of accountability teamwork and engagement
Identify staff development and training needs
Coach and mentor leaders and frontline staff
Recruit develop and retain high-performing talent
Encourage a positive energetic culture aligned with pediatric care
Growth & Strategic Development
Partner with physicians and executive leadership to expand pediatric emergency services
Identify opportunities for service line development and differentiation
Support stakeholder engagement and technology integration to increase volume and quality
Financial & Operational Leadership
Participate in annual budget planning and forecasting
Monitor revenue expenses productivity and staffing metrics
Ensure effective labor management and premium pay utilization
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality care
Oversee supply and equipment utilization
Qualifications
Required
Bachelors Degree in Nursing
1 year recent Manager or Director-level leadership experience
3 years recent Emergency Room experience
35 years recent Pediatric Emergency experience
(Mother Baby NICU and Labor & Delivery backgrounds will not be considered)
Preferred
Masters Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration
Ideal Candidate Profile
Passionate pediatric emergency leader
Demonstrates high energy and team engagement
Experience in high-volume Level I Trauma environments
Strong operational financial and quality improvement expertise
Able to create a fun mission-driven and compassionate team culture
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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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
