Director - Emergency Department

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward
8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are currently seeking a Director of Emergency Department (Full Time).

The Director of Emergency Department is responsible for the overall management of nursing care within assigned areas. This role oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of outcome-driven nursing quality programs in compliance with applicable government regulations, licensing, and accreditation standards. The Director provides clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered emergency services, manages staffing and budgetary resources, leads performance improvement initiatives, and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to support organizational short- and long-term strategic goals.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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• BSN required.
• Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare or Administration preferred.
• Over 5 years of progressive nursing management experience in an acute care setting.
• Preferred over 8 years of progressive nursing management experience in an acute care setting.
• BLS, ACLS and TNCC required.

• Demonstrated working knowledge nursing clinical practices and management.
• Demonstrated proficiency with common computer based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases, whether PC, network or mainframe based.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to clinical nursing specialty practice.
• Demonstrated experience with Nursing Quality and Patient Safety programs and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative environment between staff members. Able to achieve operational goals through influence and expert change management skills. Demonstrates leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
• Promotes mutual respect and professionalism in working relationships.