RN Director of Emergency Svcs

8 hours ago

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Lighthouse Health Care Full time

Director of Emergency Services & Short Stay Observation Unit (ED & SOU), Interim to Perm

$3057 weekly - 40 hours/week guaranteed

On-site | Full-Time

Interim to Perm Opportunity

  • 26 week contract
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • Shift will be somewhat variable
  • Proposed Start date 12/1/25
  • Required: ACLS, PALS, and CO RN License,
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in emergency services or acute care, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and emergency care best practices.
  • Meditech EMR is used

Position Summary:

The Director of ED & SSOU provides strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department and Short Stay Observation Unit. This leader is responsible for ensuring exceptional clinical care, driving quality and safety initiatives, fostering a supportive team culture, and ensuring operational efficiency across all shifts.

This is a working leadership role—the Director must be willing and able to step in and support clinical staffing when needed. Presence and visibility across all shifts—including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays—is essential to successfully lead and support the team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department and SSOU.
  • Lead, mentor, and support interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborate with medical staff, nursing leadership, and ancillary departments to meet patient care goals and regulatory compliance.
  • Monitor and manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
  • Champion initiatives focused on patient satisfaction, team engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a hands-on clinical leader, stepping in to support staffing and operations as needed.

Additional Requirements:

  • This is an on-site leadership position.
  • Must be present, visible, and available to support all shifts.
  • Occasional direct clinical support may be required in times of staffing needs.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $2, $2,803.00 per week

Work Location: In person

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