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About the Role

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) is seeking an accomplished and visionary Director of the Emergency Center to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for one of the region’s most advanced emergency and trauma programs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic nursing and healthcare leader passionate about patient-centered care, operational excellence, employee engagement, and advancing emergency services in a high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for all Emergency Center activities.
Direct day-to-day clinical and administrative operations for a high-volume emergency department.
Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
Develop and execute initiatives to improve patient flow, capacity management, and ED throughput.
Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, succession planning, and staff development efforts.
Monitor and improve key performance indicators including patient experience, door-to-provider times, length of stay, Left Without Being Seen (LWBS), and clinical quality outcomes.
Manage departmental budgeting, productivity, labor management, and resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with DNV standards, CMS regulations, state requirements, and hospital policies.
Collaborate with physician leadership and multidisciplinary teams to support organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or eligibility for licensure.
AHA BLS certification.
Progressive leadership experience within Emergency Services.
Demonstrated success leading large teams in a complex acute-care environment.
Strong knowledge of emergency department operations, quality metrics, regulatory requirements, and budget management.

Skills

Effective communication
Fostering trust and collaboration
Data-driven approach with a focus on measurable outcomes
Employee development and culture building
Change management
Process improvement
Commitment to delivering exceptional patient and family experiences

Location

Albany, Georgia

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

Progressive leadership experience within Emergency Services
Demonstrated success leading large teams in a complex acute-care environment

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

About the Company

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) is Southwest Georgia’s premier regional medical center.
PPMH is a leading healthcare organization serving communities across Southwest Georgia.
PPMH is home to the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and a Level II Emergency Cardiac Care Center.