Director of Emergency Services
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Compensation
$130,000 – $150,000 base salary
Schedule
Full-Time | Hospital Leadership Role | 24/7 Department Oversight
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off and holiday benefits
- Leadership development and advancement opportunities
- Relocation assistance available for strong candidates
- Executive visibility within a growing health system
- Opportunity to directly impact emergency care delivery and patient outcomes
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department leader to oversee operations across two high-volume emergency departments within a leading regional health system in Albuquerque.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, patient flow, staff engagement, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance across both ED sites operating under a shared staffing model.
The Director will serve as a key leader in shaping culture, strengthening team performance, and ensuring consistent, high-quality emergency care delivery in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 24/7 operational leadership for two emergency departments across multiple hospital sites
- Lead overall strategy for patient flow, staffing, quality, and departmental performance
- Build strong relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary hospital leaders
- Drive employee engagement, retention, and leadership development
- Oversee quality improvement initiatives, compliance, and regulatory readiness
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing models, and productivity targets
- Partner across service lines including Behavioral Health, ICU, and Med-Surg to optimize throughput
- Lead culture-building efforts focused on accountability, communication, and teamwork
- Support community outreach and hospital visibility initiatives
- Ensure consistent follow-through on operational and staff concerns
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN required; enrollment with completion plan acceptable if not yet completed)
- Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience
- At least 2–3 years of leadership or management experience in a hospital setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare field
- Prior Emergency Department leadership experience strongly preferred
- Certification in nursing leadership or clinical specialty preferred
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking a highly visible, hands-on nursing leader with strong Emergency Department experience and a proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is confident, approachable, and highly accountable—someone who builds trust with frontline staff while driving operational results and consistency. Strong communication, follow-through, and relationship-building skills are essential for success in this role.
Leadership Focus Areas
- Building trust and engagement across ED teams
- Improving communication and accountability
- Strengthening patient flow and operational efficiency
- Developing future nursing leaders
- Enhancing collaboration across hospital departments
- Creating stability in a transitioning leadership environment
Apply Now
This is a confidential executive-level nursing leadership opportunity with strong organizational support and long-term growth potential.
Qualified Emergency Department leaders are encouraged to apply immediately for confidential consideration.
Pay: $130,531.39 - $150,059.31 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
