At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a registered nurse (RN) and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization. 

The Director of Nursing for the Emergency Department provides strategic leadership and direction for nursing services within the department. Reporting to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer Emergency Services, this role is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, staffing, compliance, performance improvement, and patient care standards. The Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective patient care in alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals.

Required Education:

Master’s degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a minimum of 10 years of relevant administrative/supervisory experience

Preferred Education:

• Doctorate in Nursing or related field

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Minimum 10 years of nursing experience, with progressive leadership responsibilities.

• Strong knowledge of state, federal, and regulatory standards (e.g., MA DPH, TJC, OSHA).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

• Expertise in quality improvement methods, clinical guidelines, and TQM initiatives.

• Skilled in budget development, staffing models, and resource allocation.

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Demonstrates professionalism, team collaboration, and cultural competence.

• Ability to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment; flexibility with work hours; on-call responsibilities required.

• Multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to patient populations served by the Medical Center is highly desirable.

• The role requires a strong commitment to clinical excellence, excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. It is a position that demands a high level of organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong commitment to patient care and the well-being of the healthcare team.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required or the ability to obtain an MA RN license prior to starting employment.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

• Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)

• Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR)

• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)