Director of Emergency Services

Kansas City, MO

Full Time

Executive

Location: Kansas City, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time | Days
Compensation: $135,000 – $180,000/year (experience-based)
Annual Bonus: 17.5% – 26.25% of base salary
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case
Sign-On Bonus: Not offered

Overview

A leading emergency care network in the Kansas City region is seeking an accomplished Director of Emergency Services to oversee strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across a high-volume, multi-site emergency department system.

This service line includes:

25+ main ED beds
Dedicated rapid-care areas
A high-volume free-standing ED averaging 100+ visits/day
An additional ED location currently under development

This is a high-impact executive role ideal for an experienced emergency services leader ready to enhance performance, quality, and patient experience across an expanding emergency care network.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and clinical leadership across multiple ED locations.
Lead a workforce of approximately 115 FTEs, ensuring effective staffing, scheduling, engagement, and performance.
Ensure delivery of patient-centered, evidence-based emergency care aligned with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
Drive performance initiatives related to throughput, patient experience, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.
Partner with medical directors, nursing leadership, and administrative teams to maintain cohesive service line operations.
Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and key performance metrics for all ED sites.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and high reliability.

Qualifications

Required

2+ years of recent Director-level ED leadership in an acute care setting
- (Strong ED Managers performing full Director-level duties may be considered)
Proven success improving ED performance, throughput, safety, and quality metrics
Bachelor’s degree (Nursing strongly preferred)
Active Missouri RN license or Compact RN license

Preferred

Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
National emergency nursing/critical care certification (CEN, CCRN, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary: $135,000–$180,000/year
17.5%–26.25% annual performance incentive
Relocation assistance available
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with up to 9% employer match
Employee stock purchase program (10% discount)
Tuition reimbursement, certification support, student loan assistance
PTO, paid family leave, disability benefits
Fertility and adoption assistance, dependent scholarships
Wellness programs, counseling, financial/legal resources, and pet insurance

Ideal For

Experienced ED Directors seeking a multi-site, high-volume leadership role
Emergency nursing leaders transitioning into a system-level operational position
Leaders committed to delivering excellence in patient experience, staff development, and performance improvement

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