Base Salary Range:
$132,579
minimum
$172,369
mid-range
Up to $180,000–$185,000
for highly seasoned candidates
Annual Performance Bonus:
17.5% – 26.25%
Sign-On Bonus:
None
Relocation Assistance:
Available case-by-case
Job Description Overview We are seeking a seasoned
Director of Emergency Services
to lead a high-volume, Level II Trauma Emergency Department in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
This executive-level leader will oversee the main Emergency Department and two freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs), with expansion plans underway for a third FSED. The Director will drive clinical excellence, operational performance, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and strategic growth within a 331-bed acute care hospital.
Emergency Services Snapshot
Facility Size:
331 beds
Main ED Beds:
40
FSEDs:
2 active (12 beds each) + 1 opening soon
Acuity:
STEMI & Primary Stroke Certified
Turnover Rate:
49%
Reports To:
Chief Nursing Officer (former ED Director)
Core Responsibilities Quality & Clinical Excellence Establish and sustain a superior clinical identity rooted in evidence-based practice.
Ensure adherence to all regulatory, accreditation, and trauma standards.
Drive improvement in core measures, patient safety, and throughput metrics.
Manage clinical variation to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Oversee equipment compliance and regulatory readiness.
Operations & Throughput Lead volume forecasting, staffing models, and patient flow optimization.
Ensure safe staffing and competency alignment.
Develop care coordination strategies to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Direct nursing practice and emergency department operations.
Champion an exceptional patient experience culture.
Leverage patient feedback to implement measurable improvements.
Partner with patient experience leadership to drive service excellence.
People & Culture Inspire a high-energy, accountable team culture.
Develop strategies to reduce turnover and improve engagement.
Mentor managers and support leadership pipeline development.
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing ED teams.
Collaborate with executive leadership and physicians to expand services.
Support launch and operational readiness of new freestanding ED.
Identify opportunities to increase volume and service differentiation.
Finance & Performance Lead annual budgeting, labor management, and productivity initiatives.
Monitor operating expenses and identify cost reduction opportunities.
Manage premium pay, staffing models, and equipment utilization.
Close performance gaps through measurable action plans.
Qualifications Required Qualifications 3+ years of current or recent Acute Care ED Director experience
Leadership experience in a
Level I or Level II Trauma facility
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Demonstrated success managing high-volume Emergency Departments
Strong experience with metrics-driven performance improvement
Ideal Candidate Profile High-energy, inspirational leader capable of stabilizing and strengthening culture
Experienced managing new graduate integration and retention strategies
Proven record improving ED throughput, engagement, and quality outcomes
Comfortable leading multi-site emergency services operations
Metrics-focused with measurable accomplishments clearly reflected on resume
Additional Information Compensation Highlights Performance bonus potential up to 26.25%
Growth opportunity with expanding FSED footprint
Leadership reporting directly to an ED-experienced CNO
Keywords Emergency Department Director, ED Director Level II Trauma, Multi-Site ED Leadership, Emergency Services Executive, STEMI Stroke Certified ED, Florida Hospital Leadership #EmergencyServices #EDDirector #TraumaLeadership #HealthcareExecutive #FloridaNursingLeadership
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$132,579
minimum
$172,369
mid-range
Up to $180,000–$185,000
for highly seasoned candidates
Annual Performance Bonus:
17.5% – 26.25%
Sign-On Bonus:
None
Relocation Assistance:
Available case-by-case
Job Description Overview We are seeking a seasoned
Director of Emergency Services
to lead a high-volume, Level II Trauma Emergency Department in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
This executive-level leader will oversee the main Emergency Department and two freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs), with expansion plans underway for a third FSED. The Director will drive clinical excellence, operational performance, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and strategic growth within a 331-bed acute care hospital.
Emergency Services Snapshot
Facility Size:
331 beds
Main ED Beds:
40
FSEDs:
2 active (12 beds each) + 1 opening soon
Acuity:
STEMI & Primary Stroke Certified
Turnover Rate:
49%
Reports To:
Chief Nursing Officer (former ED Director)
Core Responsibilities Quality & Clinical Excellence Establish and sustain a superior clinical identity rooted in evidence-based practice.
Ensure adherence to all regulatory, accreditation, and trauma standards.
Drive improvement in core measures, patient safety, and throughput metrics.
Manage clinical variation to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Oversee equipment compliance and regulatory readiness.
Operations & Throughput Lead volume forecasting, staffing models, and patient flow optimization.
Ensure safe staffing and competency alignment.
Develop care coordination strategies to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Direct nursing practice and emergency department operations.
Champion an exceptional patient experience culture.
Leverage patient feedback to implement measurable improvements.
Partner with patient experience leadership to drive service excellence.
People & Culture Inspire a high-energy, accountable team culture.
Develop strategies to reduce turnover and improve engagement.
Mentor managers and support leadership pipeline development.
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing ED teams.
Collaborate with executive leadership and physicians to expand services.
Support launch and operational readiness of new freestanding ED.
Identify opportunities to increase volume and service differentiation.
Finance & Performance Lead annual budgeting, labor management, and productivity initiatives.
Monitor operating expenses and identify cost reduction opportunities.
Manage premium pay, staffing models, and equipment utilization.
Close performance gaps through measurable action plans.
Qualifications Required Qualifications 3+ years of current or recent Acute Care ED Director experience
Leadership experience in a
Level I or Level II Trauma facility
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Demonstrated success managing high-volume Emergency Departments
Strong experience with metrics-driven performance improvement
Ideal Candidate Profile High-energy, inspirational leader capable of stabilizing and strengthening culture
Experienced managing new graduate integration and retention strategies
Proven record improving ED throughput, engagement, and quality outcomes
Comfortable leading multi-site emergency services operations
Metrics-focused with measurable accomplishments clearly reflected on resume
Additional Information Compensation Highlights Performance bonus potential up to 26.25%
Growth opportunity with expanding FSED footprint
Leadership reporting directly to an ED-experienced CNO
Keywords Emergency Department Director, ED Director Level II Trauma, Multi-Site ED Leadership, Emergency Services Executive, STEMI Stroke Certified ED, Florida Hospital Leadership #EmergencyServices #EDDirector #TraumaLeadership #HealthcareExecutive #FloridaNursingLeadership
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