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Director Emergency Department

Mercy


Job Location:

Fort Smith, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Lead the largest Emergency Department in Arkansas!

Mercy Fort Smith has recently completed a $162 million expansion creating one of the most advanced emergency care environments in the region:

  • Emergency Department expanded from 29 to 50 treatment rooms

  • ICU expanded from 38 to 64 beds

  • Capacity to support approximately 25000 additional patient visits annually

  • 74000 annual ED visits

  • Level III Trauma Center

About the Role

The Director of Emergency Services provides strategic and operational leadership for a fast-paced Emergency Department ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient-centered care while advancing organizational goals regulatory compliance trauma standards and emergency medicine best practices.

Working closely with physicians EMS partners trauma leadership and interdisciplinary teams youll lead a highly engaged team focused on improving outcomes enhancing the patient experience and supporting the growing healthcare needs of our community.

Why Mercy Fort Smith

  • Largest Emergency Department in Arkansas

  • Recently expanded through a $162 million investment

  • Growing patient volumes and community impact

  • Collaborative physician and leadership partnerships

  • Mission-driven organization committed to serving others

  • Opportunity to lead during a period of significant growth and transformation

Benefits

  • Bonus eligible

  • Relocation assistance available

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)

  • Day-one medical dental and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

  • Current RN licensure in the applicable state of practice

  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing

  • 3-5 years of leadership or administrative experience

  • 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience

Preferred

  • Masters Degree in Nursing Healthcare Administration or related field

Make an Impact. Lead a growing Emergency Department develop high-performing teams and help shape emergency care for the communities Mercy serves across the Fort Smith region.

Why Mercy

From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.

Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.


Required Experience:

Director


About Company

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Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.

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