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ChristianaCare

Director, Clinical Operations – Emergency Department

ChristianaCare

. Oversee Emergency Services across Christiana Hospital and Middletown Emergency Department .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNewark • United StatesLead💰 $138,445 - $221,520 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates strong leadership in Emergency Services, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on operational management. Capable of driving cultural transformation and operational excellence while fostering relationships with stakeholders and ensuring patient-centered care.

Highest-signal resume keywords
BSNCurrent RN LicensureProgressive Leadership ExperienceNurse Executive CertificationOperational Excellence

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisMetrics UtilizationResource ManagementPatient Flow ManagementStaffing Management
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipRelationship BuildingChange ManagementEngagementContinuous Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Certification in Nursing Specialty
Industry Keywords
Emergency ServicesHealthcare AdministrationClinical SettingOperational ChallengesCommunity Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee Emergency Services across Christiana Hospital and Middletown Emergency Department
  • Lead a large team across Emergency Nursing, Observation, Float Pool, Clerical Services, and Middletown Emergency Department
  • Drive operational excellence through data, metrics, patient flow, staffing, productivity, and resource management
  • Partner with physicians, EMS agencies, operational leaders, and community stakeholders to solve system-wide challenges
  • Create a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
  • Lead teams through change while building trust, resilience, and high performance
  • Develop future leaders and strengthen talent across the organization
  • Balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership
  • Drive cultural transformation and address operational challenges while keeping patients, caregivers, and providers at the center of decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BSN required
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
  • Current RN licensure
  • Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
  • Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in a complex clinical setting
  • Nurse Executive Certification preferred
  • Experience leading large teams in complex, fast-paced healthcare environments
  • Understanding of both the clinical and business side of healthcare
  • Ability to use metrics to drive performance and outcomes
  • Experience navigating difficult operational challenges and creating lasting change
  • Ability to build strong relationships across departments and with external partners, including EMS and community organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
  • Tuition assistance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive wellness resources
  • Career growth within one of the nation's most innovative health systems
  • Health insurance
  • Employee assistance program