Nursing Director - Emergency Department
Mercy · Mercy Hospital Ft Smith
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- Full time
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- On-site
- ExperienceStated
- 5-10 years
- EducationStated
- ['bachelor degree', 'professional certificate', 'postgraduate degree']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Bachelor's Degree in Nursingrequired
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
from the posting - RN licensurerequired
Current RN licensure in the applicable state of practice
from the posting - Leadership or administrative experiencerequired
3-5 years of leadership or administrative experience
from the posting - Clinical experiencerequired
3-5 years of relevant clinical experience
from the posting - Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administrationpreferred
Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
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Find your calling at Mercy!
Position Details:
Lead the largest Emergency Department in Arkansas!
Mercy Fort Smith has recently completed a $162 million expansion, creating one of the most advanced emergency care environments in the region:
Emergency Department expanded from 29 to 50 treatment rooms
ICU expanded from 38 to 64 beds
Capacity to support approximately 25,000 additional patient visits annually
74,000 annual ED visits
Level III Trauma Center
About the Role
The Director of Emergency Services provides strategic and operational leadership for a fast-paced Emergency Department, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient-centered care while advancing organizational goals, regulatory compliance, trauma standards, and emergency medicine best practices.
Working closely with physicians, EMS partners, trauma leadership, and interdisciplinary teams, you'll lead a highly engaged team focused on improving outcomes, enhancing the patient experience, and supporting the growing healthcare needs of our community.
Why Mercy Fort Smith?
Largest Emergency Department in Arkansas
Recently expanded through a $162 million investment
Growing patient volumes and community impact
Collaborative physician and leadership partnerships
Mission-driven organization committed to serving others
Opportunity to lead during a period of significant growth and transformation
Benefits
Bonus eligible
Relocation assistance available
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
Qualifications
Required
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current RN licensure in the applicable state of practice
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
3-5 years of leadership or administrative experience
3-5 years of relevant clinical experience
Preferred
Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Make an Impact. Lead a growing Emergency Department, develop high-performing teams, and help shape emergency care for the communities Mercy serves across the Fort Smith region.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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