Director of Emergency Services

Job overview

The Director of Emergency Services is an onsite leadership role based in Fort Smith, AR, at Mercy. This position provides strategic and operational oversight for the Emergency Department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Compensation is not specified in the posting. This role exists to lead clinical and operational activities, manage departmental resources, and ensure compliance with regulatory and trauma standards. The Director collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to drive clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous quality improvement within the emergency services department.

What you'll do

• Lead clinical and operational activities in the Emergency Department.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and trauma standards.
• Manage budgets and staffing.
• Develop collaborative partnerships to improve patient care.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

fort smith ar

director

emergency services

nursing leadership

healthcare

onsite

trauma standards

management

mercy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans.

Why this role

Strategic leadership role with oversight of the Life Line program.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.