Director of Emergency Management
Colton, California
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Director of Emergency Management (Leadership)

Location: Colton, California
Employment Type: Temporary Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all emergency services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative environment to enhance patient care and staff performance.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote physician collaboration and engagement.
• Manage approximately 170 FTEs through 3 Managers, 2 Unit Managers, and 2 Assistant Unit Managers.
• Work closely with the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) and collaborate with peers in similar leadership roles.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 36 months (3 years) of nursing experience required.
• At least 12 months of experience in Emergency Department (ED) / Trauma services required.
• Director-level leadership experience required.
• Ideal candidate has at least 5 years of nursing experience with 2 or more years in supervisory or Director roles in an acute care facility.
• Must have 24 months of current nursing experience documented in work history.

Certifications & Licenses

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of submission.
• CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) or CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification required.
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
• AHA PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required.
• NIH/NIHSS certification required (can be obtained during onboarding).
• All licenses and certificates must be active.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Education

• MSN or BSN plus a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration required.

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist specific to Emergency, Director, Leadership, Supervisor disciplines required.
• Professional references or performance evaluations from within the last 24 months preferred.

Interview Process

• Initial screening with Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO).
• Secondary screening with a panel.
• Possible in-person follow-up interview.

Other Information

• No UB/NBO (Uniform Benefits/Non-Billable Overtime).
• Overtime and double time rates follow blended rates and California labor laws.
• Timekeeping is managed via clock in/out reports provided by the facility.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This role is ideal for experienced nursing leaders with a strong background in emergency and trauma services, looking to take on a strategic leadership position in a dynamic healthcare environment.