Nursing Director - Emergency Department

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.