Emergency Dept. Director
Apply NowCompany: Community Hospital
Location: Grand Junction, CO 81504
Description:
Director of Emergency Services & Short Stay Outpatient Unit (ED & SSOU)
On-site | Full-Time
Salary Range: $114,400 - $171,600 annually, depending on education and experience
Position open until April 30, 2025, or until filled
Are you a dynamic and compassionate leader ready to make a meaningful impact in emergency and outpatient care? We are seeking a forward-thinking Director of Emergency Services & Short Stay Outpatient Unit (ED & SSOU) to join our leadership team and help shape the future of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Position Summary:
The Director of ED & SSOU provides strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department and Short Stay Outpatient Unit. This leader is responsible for ensuring exceptional clinical care, driving quality and safety initiatives, fostering a supportive team culture, and ensuring operational efficiency across all shifts.
This is a working leadership role-the Director must be willing and able to step in and support clinical staffing when needed. Presence and visibility across all shifts-including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays-is essential to successfully lead and support the team.
Key Responsibilities:
We offer a collaborative and mission-driven environment where your leadership will directly impact the lives of patients and team members. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package, including:
Application Deadline: This position will remain open until April 30, 2025, or until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
On-site | Full-Time
Salary Range: $114,400 - $171,600 annually, depending on education and experience
Position open until April 30, 2025, or until filled
Are you a dynamic and compassionate leader ready to make a meaningful impact in emergency and outpatient care? We are seeking a forward-thinking Director of Emergency Services & Short Stay Outpatient Unit (ED & SSOU) to join our leadership team and help shape the future of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Position Summary:
The Director of ED & SSOU provides strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department and Short Stay Outpatient Unit. This leader is responsible for ensuring exceptional clinical care, driving quality and safety initiatives, fostering a supportive team culture, and ensuring operational efficiency across all shifts.
This is a working leadership role-the Director must be willing and able to step in and support clinical staffing when needed. Presence and visibility across all shifts-including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays-is essential to successfully lead and support the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department and SSOU.
- Lead, mentor, and support interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with medical staff, nursing leadership, and ancillary departments to meet patient care goals and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor and manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Champion initiatives focused on patient satisfaction, team engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a hands-on clinical leader, stepping in to support staffing and operations as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Active RN license in the State of Colorado (or eligible for licensure).
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in emergency services or acute care, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required; Nurse Executive Board Certification (NEBC), Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or equivalent certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and emergency care best practices.
- This is an on-site leadership position.
- Must be present, visible, and available to support all shifts.
- Occasional direct clinical support may be required in times of staffing needs.
We offer a collaborative and mission-driven environment where your leadership will directly impact the lives of patients and team members. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off and extended illness bank
- Professional development opportunities
- Discretionary compensation opportunities such as performance-based bonuses
- And more!
Application Deadline: This position will remain open until April 30, 2025, or until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)