Registered Nurse - RN - Director - Emergency - ER

Director, Emergency Services (RN) 
Job Type: Full-time | Days

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Candidates

Schedule: Exempt, Days, Monday-Friday

Your experience matters 

Havasu Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the ED Director joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Our Emergency Department isn’t just a unit; it’s a community. We are seeking a Director of Emergency Services who is passionate about maintaining a culture of camaraderie, high-acuity clinical excellence, and approachable leadership.

Located in the heart of Lake Havasu, our ED manages everything from high-acuity trauma and environmental emergencies to seasonal surges driven by our vibrant tourism and outdoor community. We are looking for a decisive, critical-thinking RN leader to guide our team through these challenges while fostering the "family" atmosphere we are known for.

What Makes Our Department Different:

• A "No One Works Alone" Culture: Our staff instinctively steps in to help one another. You will lead a team that truly has each other’s backs.

• Collaborative Physician Partners: You will work alongside approachable, respectful physicians who value nursing expertise and open communication.

• Supportive Leadership: As Director, you will embody our "open-door" policy, providing a safe space for staff to decompress, celebrate wins, and voice concerns.

How you’ll contribute 

A ED Director who excels in this role:

• Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Emergency Department. 

• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.

• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.

• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
   

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for 

Applicants should have a current Arizona or Compact State RN license with Arizona endorsement and possess a Bachelor of Science (BSN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Master's degree (nursing or relevant field) preferred

• Certifications: BCLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and Handle with Care

• Experience: Emergency Department nursing and proven director leadership experience in the Emergency Department required.

More about Havasu Regional Medical Center 

Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed community hospital with the resources and the technology to serve as a regional healthcare provider.  It's a compassionate place that combines the best in local hometown care with the latest in world-class medical technology. We are proud to be The Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified.

The facility offers a full complement of patient-centered, community hospital and regional referral services in most major medical disciplines, including open heart, complex spine surgery and neurosurgery. More than 100 affiliated physicians and allied health professionals comprise the medical staff and represent a broad cross-section of specialty areas. 

EEOC Statement

“Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”