Director of Emergency Services - Frankfort, KY (Full Time, Direct Hire)


Healthcare - KY - Frankfort, KY
Frankfort, Kentucky
Locations: Frankfort, Georgetown, Lexington, Louisville, Shelbyville
Posted On: December 12, 2025
Last Day to Apply: December 26, 2025
Pay: $110,552 to $176,883 per year

Director of Emergency Services

Location: Frankfort, KY
Schedule: Full-Time | Days | No Weekends

Compensation

  • Salary: $110,552 – $176,883 (based on experience)

  • Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000

  • Annual Incentive Bonus: 17.5% – 26.25%

Job Summary

The Director of Emergency Services is responsible for leading all operations of the Emergency Department, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. This includes oversight of staffing, clinical quality, throughput, budget management, compliance, and team development.

Requirements

Education

  • Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

  • Preferred: Master’s degree (MSN, MBA, or MHA)

Experience

  • Required: Minimum 1 year of leadership experience in an Emergency Department or related acute care unit

  • Preferred: 3+ years of leadership experience in a similar or larger ED

  • Must Have: Proven record of achieving strong performance metrics and operational results

Responsibilities

Clinical Operations

  • Ensure efficient patient flow and volume forecasting.

  • Oversee admission and discharge processes.

  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, including Trauma readiness.

  • Promote patient safety using evidence-based practices.

Leadership

  • Build a positive, accountable, and collaborative work culture.

  • Support employee engagement, retention, and performance.

  • Identify training needs and provide coaching and mentoring.

  • Manage staffing, scheduling, position control, and productivity.

Strategy & Financial Management

  • Lead initiatives to improve patient experience scores.

  • Manage operating expenses, supply use, and budget planning.

  • Work with leadership to grow and enhance services to increase volume.

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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