A Director of Emergency Services opportunity is available in Asheville, NC at an 853-licensed-bed regional tertiary and quaternary care center that serves as the area's only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and holds Magnet® designation for nursing excellence.


The role. Reporting into senior hospital leadership, the Director of Emergency Services holds full operational and strategic accountability for the emergency department, encompassing volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission and discharge planning to ensure efficient throughput and high-quality, patient-centered care. The director drives clinical excellence by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices that advance patient safety and quality outcomes, managing variation in clinical practice, and maintaining rigorous regulatory and accreditation compliance. Nursing practice and unit operations fall directly und...