OPEN JOB: Director of Nursing Emergency DepartmentLOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico
***RELOCATION PACKAGES OFFEREDBASE SALARY: $130,000 to $150,000BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION SUMMARY:- This Director of Emergency Services role oversees operations across two emergency departments located across the street from one another in Albuquerque - a 21-bed emergency department a separate 7-bed emergency department. Together, the departments operate under one license and share a combined team of approximately 55-60 FTEs who float between both locations to support seamless patient care and throughput.
- The Director is responsible for the overall operations, quality, patient flow, employee engagement, and leadership of both departments while partnering closely with Behavioral Health, Med-Surg, ICU, and other hospital leaders.
- The hiring leader is looking for a seasoned ED leader who is visible, approachable, and invested in building strong relationships with staff.
- One of the biggest priorities is finding someone who can create stability, communicate effectively, follow through on commitments, and help strengthen the culture within the department.
- The environment is highly collaborative, and this person will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the team and the patient experience.
- Ideally, we're looking for someone with Emergency Department leadership experience who enjoys developing people, driving accountability, and leading operational improvements.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEREQUIRED EXPERIENCE- Proven Emergency Department leadership experience with a strong ED clinical background.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing operations in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- ICU leadership experience may be considered; candidates from other nursing specialties are less likely to be competitive.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS- Active RN license.
- BSN required (or currently enrolled with completion plan).
- Required clinical nursing experience per job qualifications.
LEADERSHIP STYLE- A seasoned, highly visible leader.
- An experienced people manager who builds trust and engagement.
- A relationship-focused leader with strong operational execution.
- Accountable, independent, and able to drive results without micromanagement.
KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES- Develops and retains talent while fostering employee engagement.
- Builds strong frontline relationships through visibility and accessibility.
- Demonstrates consistent follow-through and closes communication loops.
- Sets clear expectations and holds teams accountable.
- Identifies creative operational solutions to improve patient flow and department performance.
- Collaborates effectively across service lines and physician partners.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGESThe incoming Director will have the opportunity to:
- Provide stability following multiple leadership transitions.
- Rebuild trust and strengthen employee engagement.
- Improve communication and consistency by following through on staff concerns.
- Drive operational improvements to enhance patient flow and throughput.
KEY PARTNERSHIPSSuccess in this role requires strong collaboration with:
- Behavioral Health, given the significant behavioral health patient population in the ED.
- Medical-Surgical leadership to optimize patient throughput and capacity management.
- ICU and other inpatient leaders to ensure seamless patient transitions and care coordination.
THE HIRING LEADER VALUES:- Quality outcomes and operational excellence.
- Relationship-building and employee development.
- Clear communication and accountability.
- Independent problem-solvers who collaborate effectively across departments.
A recurring theme from the hiring leader:- "I need somebody who closes the loop with people."
CANDIDATE PRIORITIES### Must-Have
- Emergency Department leadership experience.
- Demonstrated success leading teams and operations.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Track record of improving employee engagement and culture
### Highly Preferred
- Director or senior management experience within an Emergency Department.
- Experience leading larger teams and shared-service environments.
- Proven success in retention, culture transformation, and operational improvement.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
- MS WORD Resume
- required compensation.
- Contact information.
- Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.
STEPHEN FLEISCHNERRecruiting ManagerINTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.EMAIL: [email protected]LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefleischner/
