Director of Nursing (Kentucky)

Selling Points

This is a stellar opportunity for an experienced Emergency Room Nurse Leader to be an influential change agent with an active department. This vast health network provides ample professional growth potential and is based in a poplar, centrally-located area.

Job Description

A thriving healthcare network in beautiful Kentucky seeks an experienced Nurse Director of Emergency Department to be an integral member of the leadership team. This active department is a Level III Trauma Center and features 28 beds. With an average daily census of 85+, this Emergency Department sees over 35,000 patient visits annually. The Nurse Director of Emergency Department will manage a strong team of up to 65 FTEs.

Job Responsibilities

The Nurse Director of Emergency Department is responsible for leading patient care, staff engagement, and clinical outcomes. Key responsibilities include :

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Emergency Room and Trauma Services
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Lead initiatives to enhance patient safety, quality of care, and patient satisfaction
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, and performance management
• Mentor and develop nursing leaders and frontline staff

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal Nurse Director of Emergency Department has :

Why Work Here

As a Nurse Director of Emergency Department, youll enjoy :