Director of Emergency Services

Job Posting: Director of Emergency Services Las Cruces, NM

Lead with Impact in the Heart of the Southwest!

Imagine a career where the mountains are your backdrop, the sun shines over 300 days a year, and you're just minutes from endless outdoor adventures. Welcome to Las Cruces, New Mexico a vibrant and culturally rich city known for its beautiful desert landscapes, thriving arts scene, and unbeatable cost of living. As the Director of Emergency Services, you'll play a critical role in transforming emergency care while enjoying the unique lifestyle this region has to offer. Whether its hiking in the Organ Mountains, exploring White Sands National Park, or indulging in authentic Southwestern cuisine, life in Las Cruces is as rewarding as your career.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Emergency Services to oversee ER operations. This includes managing a dedicated clinical team, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes, maintaining accreditation standards, and managing budgets and productivity benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor emergency department staff

• Develop, implement, and enforce ER policies and procedures

• Maintain budgetary and productivity accountability

• Drive quality improvement and throughput initiatives

• Facilitate collaboration with pre-hospital providers and system stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards

What Youll Need to Succeed:

• Required: Current or eligible New Mexico RN license

• Required: Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Preferred: MSN, MBA, or degree in Healthcare Administration

• Experience: Minimum 7 years in healthcare with at least 3 years in a leadership role; for-profit hospital experience strongly preferred

• Proven success building and leading teams with a focus on quality and performance

• Strong clinical knowledge, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Certifications:

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required

• TNCC to be obtained upon hire if not already acquired

Perks & Culture:

• Join a team voted Best Hospital and Best Place to Work

• Work in a hospital deeply rooted in improving the health of the communities it serves

• Benefit from a strong community of healthcare professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment

• Access continuing education for professional growth

Ready to Make an Impact?

Take your career to the next level in a place where your work matters, your lifestyle thrives, and your leadership helps shape the future of emergency medicine. Apply today and help us build a healthier tomorrow for our patients, our team, and our community.

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