Job Details

Director of Emergency Services – Full Time

• Location: Anchorage, AK
• Schedule: Days | No Weekends
• Salary Range: $115,502 – $160,000 per year
• Incentive Bonus: Eligible up to 26.25% based on hospital performance
• Sign-On Bonus & Relocation: Offered on a case-by-case basis

About the Role:
We are seeking a Director of Emergency Services to lead a high-performing emergency department in a fast-paced hospital environment. This role is responsible for overseeing clinical, operational, and financial performance of the department while promoting high-quality, patient-centered care and driving strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Quality & Compliance

• Implement evidence-based practices to improve safety and quality outcomes

• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards

• Oversee patient flow, admissions, and discharge coordination

• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and clinical competency of staff

Service & Patient Experience

• Lead strategies to enhance patient satisfaction and engagement

• Ensure a consistently high level of service and care delivery

• Benchmark performance metrics and implement action plans for improvement

Team Leadership & Culture

• Inspire and engage a culture of accountability and excellence

• Develop talent through coaching, recognition, and succession planning

• Maintain full staffing levels and team performance alignment

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Manage departmental budgeting, labor costs, and resource utilization

• Drive cost-effective operations while ensuring high-quality care

• Collaborate on strategic expansion of services and partnerships

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing – Required

• Master's Degree (MSN, MHA, MBA) – Preferred

• RN Licensure – Required

• 1+ year of director-level or leadership experience – Required

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in an ER setting – Preferred

Facility Snapshot:

• 250-bed full-service acute care hospital

• Comprehensive Stroke Center

• Emergency Department: 16 beds + 4 fast track

• Average ED Volume: 120 patients/day, ~40,000 annually

• 60–90 total FTEs including oversight of transport, trauma, and stroke monitor techs

• Reports directly to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match (3%–9% based on tenure)

• Paid family leave, PTO, and disability options

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Continuing education support and tuition assistance

• Fertility and family-building benefits

• Wellness, counseling, and employee recognition programs

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