Job Description

Emergency Department Nursing Director

Lake Havasu City, Arizona | On-site | Direct Hire

The Opportunity

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Nursing Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for a high-acuity Emergency Department.

This position is designed for an accomplished RN leader who combines strong emergency nursing expertise with approachable leadership, sound clinical judgment, staff development capabilities, and the ability to manage complex departmental operations.

The Director will oversee clinical operations, workforce performance, regulatory compliance, departmental resources, budgeting, and continuous improvement while maintaining a collaborative and supportive environment for nursing staff and physician partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Emergency Department operations.
• Lead and support nursing staff in a high-acuity emergency care environment.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, staff engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee staff scheduling, recruitment, payroll activities, professional development, and student engagements.
• Promote a collaborative environment between nursing staff, physicians, and hospital leadership.
• Maintain an accessible and supportive leadership approach for departmental staff.
• Monitor departmental budgets, resource utilization, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Manage departmental contracts and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate and justify requirements for systems, equipment, supplies, and other departmental resources.
• Monitor appropriate utilization and availability of equipment and supplies.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into clinical operations and departmental protocols.
• Create an environment that supports professional growth, accountability, and high-quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Current Arizona Registered Nurse license or Compact RN License with Arizona endorsement.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.
• Current TNCC certification.
• Current Handle with Care certification.
• Professional nursing experience within an Emergency Department.
• Demonstrated leadership experience specifically within an Emergency Department environment.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to lead staff effectively in a fast-paced and high-acuity clinical setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or another relevant field.

Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced emergency nursing leader who can balance clinical excellence, operational discipline, staff engagement, and decisive leadership.

This individual should be comfortable leading through high-acuity situations, seasonal fluctuations in patient volume, staffing challenges, and complex operational requirements while fostering collaboration across nursing, physician, and hospital leadership teams.

Work Arrangement

This is an on-site position based in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Travel is not required.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.