Director-Emergency Services
Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
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Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
The Director of Emergency Services provides strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care that meets organizational goals regulatory requirements trauma standards and national best practices. This role collaborates closely with physicians EMS leadership trauma services and interdisciplinary teams to drive clinical excellence operational efficiency and exceptional patient outcomes.Position Details:
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee all clinical and operational activities within Emergency Services.
Ensure compliance with regulatory accreditation trauma and emergency care standards.
Manage departmental budgets and resources to support cost-effective high-quality patient care.
Direct recruitment staffing employee relations performance management and workforce development.
Develop collaborative partnerships across departments to improve patient care and operational performance.
Support trauma program compliance and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Oversee the Life Line program including utilization compliance service line growth and marketing strategies.
Monitor department performance metrics and implement continuous quality and patient safety improvements.
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing in the applicable state of practice. Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
Experience: Three to five years experience in a management or administrative position. Three to five years pertinent clinical experience.
Preferred Education: Masters Degree in Nursing/Administration.
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
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.
