Director, Emergency Department

Become the NEW Director of Emergency Services at Washington Hospital Healthcare System in the picturesque city of Fremont, California! The Position The Director of Emergency Services will oversee operations in the Emergency Department, ensuring high-quality patient care and nursing services are delivered in alignment with the goals and objectives of Washington Hospital Healthcare System. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President and Chief Quality Officer, this leader will oversee a team of 128 FTEs. The leader will play a pivotal role in strengthening department culture by unifying team members and fostering a cohesive work environment. They will be responsible for aligning staffing schedules with patient flow while reducing overtime and double-time usage. Ideal candidates will be hands-on, roll up their sleeves, and serve as visible, boots-on-the-ground leaders. They should demonstrate integrity, foster accountability within the department, and function as effective change agents. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to unify and engage teams. In addition, candidates must bring a strong operational mindset—capable of managing problems proactively, supporting staff effectively, and making data-driven decisions. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; MSN preferred. Active RN license required. Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN) preferred. Minimum of five years of experience as an RN in the Emergency Department, along with at least five years of progressive leadership experience, required. Compensation Range The base salary range for this position is $210,000 to $295,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. The Organization Washington Hospital Healthcare System is made up of a 414-bed acute care hospital and a number of outpatient facilities and specialty care centers. The system maintains magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center which is the nation's highest recognition of excellence in nursing care. Washington Hospital is among just 8% of U.S. hospitals that have achieved Magnet status and has held this prestigious distinction since 2011. Washington Hospital Healthcare System has made tremendous upgrades and expansions to critical care, emergency services, med/surg, imaging, labor & delivery, and OR. The operating room services 300 to 400 cases each month within the surgery department. The Community Fremont is in the southeastern San Francisco Bay area and is the closest East Bay city to Silicon Valley. The city has much to offer - including art galleries, local farmers markets, historic attractions, and several parks for land and water activities. San Francisco is just over an hour from Fremont, making for a fun and convenient weekend destination. Fremont, California, is home to many school districts and 39 school campuses to choose form including both private, and public schooling options. Mission Peak is a mountain peak located east of Fremont, California. It is the northern summit on a ridge that includes Mount Allison and Monument Peak. It is popular with local hikers, bicyclists, and sightseers as well as tourists from further away for its view of Silicon Valley and strenuous climb.

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