Level Management Job Location Main Campus - Staples, MN 56479 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $55.96 - $75.53 Hourly
Job Category Management
About Lakewood
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.
About the Department
Lakewood Health System’s Emergency Department is a Level III Trauma Center that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The department is staffed by registered nurses (RN), advanced practice clinicians (ACP), and physicians who work together to assess, diagnose and treat emergent medical conditions. Additionally, Lakewood is equipped with its own ambulance service to respond to emergencies in the region, transport patients to the hospital, and a helipad to transport patients elsewhere in emergency situations. We provide medical/trauma care, crisis intervention, and client education in a caring and confidential environment.
Mission for Position
The Director of Emergency and Trauma Services provides strategic leadership and oversight of the operational, financial, programmatic, and personnel functions of the Emergency Department to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate, and efficient patient care, aligning with Lakewood’s mission, vision, and values.
The Director of Emergency and Trauma Services provides strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department, EMS, and clinical support teams, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care that meets clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards. This role drives performance improvement, patient safety, and operational efficiency by optimizing patient flow, reducing wait times, and advancing trauma and emergency care in alignment with hospital goals. The Director is responsible for financial stewardship, workforce planning, and change management, leading the implementation of evidence-based practices and fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Through collaboration with hospital leaders and Human Resources, the Director supports staff development, certification compliance, effective staffing, and professional excellence while promoting compassionate communication and supporting patients, families, and staff during complex or high-pressure situations.
Position Type
This is a full-time exempt position.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate
Benefits
Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!
With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!
A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly
pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.
If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com
Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?
>>>Contact Sarah Baumgartner to discuss the possibilities further
Sarah Baumgartner, RN, Vice President of Nursing
P: 218-894-8505
E: sarahbaumgartner@lakewoodhealthsystem.com
Disclaimer:
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***Star Tribune Top Workplaces FIVE years in a row!***
At Lakewood Health System, we're not just friendly, we're the kind of friendly that makes you feel like you're part of the family.
Our innovative spirit drives us to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to any challenge.
And our progressive mindset means we're always pushing forward, never content with the status quo.
Lakewood Health System is an independent, integrated rural healthcare system. Founded in 1936 and located in the city of Staples, we are a recognized leader in providing innovative and personalized care. With a firm foundation of family practice, we connect everyday care to world class specialists, right in your backyard. From women’s specialty and senior services, to orthopedic, surgical and outreach care, our 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and primary care clinics serve the communities of Staples, Browerville, Eagle Bend, Motley and Pillager, with a dermatology clinic and skin and laser center in Sartell. Across the spectrum of life, we are here to provide high-quality, personalized care!
Ready for a more personal approach in your career? Join us at Lakewood Health System, where our friendly, innovative, and progressive culture creates a workplace that's both challenging and rewarding.
Together, we can thrive and make a difference.
49725 County 83, Staples, Minnesota
Phone: 218-894-1515
www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com
