# Director of Nursing - Emergency Department - Albuquerque, NM

**Company:** [VitalHire](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/2bML2fBcRMQffBVXuMYAZK.md)
**Location:** Albuquerque, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Healthcare - Direct Hire/Perm

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## Description

Full-time | Permanent / Direct Hire | $114,000 – $158,000 per year

Lead a high-acuity, around-the-clock Emergency Department at a full-service acute care hospital in Albuquerque. We're seeking a Director of Nursing for the ED (Emergency Nursing Director / ED Nurse Director) to own strategy, staffing, quality and culture for a busy emergency service line. Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.

## Requirements

**What You'll Do**

-   Hold 24-hour accountability for ED operations, patient throughput, quality and patient experience
-   Build leadership bench strength through coaching, mentoring and succession planning
-   Partner with emergency physicians and hospital leadership to strengthen engagement and care coordination
-   Set staffing and productivity standards and drive quality, safety and service initiatives
-   Monitor compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards (CMS, Joint Commission)
-   Develop operating and capital budgets, manage expenses and support revenue growth
-   Plan onboarding, orientation and ongoing education for nursing staff

**What You Bring**

-   Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN); MSN or MBA a plus
-   Active RN license valid in New Mexico
-   5+ years of emergency nursing experience with proven ED leadership; strong ED Managers ready to step up are encouraged
-   A track record of improving retention, engagement, throughput and team culture

## Benefits

**Why You'll Love It Here**

-   Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
-   Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
-   Paid time off, holidays, and life and disability insurance
-   Tuition and professional-development support
-   A supportive, patient-first culture where your voice is heard

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