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Executive Director of Emergency Services and Critical Care

AdventHealth

Shawnee Mission, KSFull-time$128–238K/yrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$128–238K/yr
Location
Shawnee Mission, KS
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS)Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Executive Director of Emergency Services and Critical Care leads patient care, personnel, education, and unit management across assigned hospital care units. The role translates hospital objectives, policies, and procedures into actions for the Patient Care Services division. It oversees budgets and variance plans, clinical policies, staff development, patient flow, and quality measures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadershipDepartment ManagementChange ManagementConsensus BuildingOrganizational Chain of CommandPatient Flow ImprovementHCAHPSQuality ImprovementED Flow MeasuresStrategic PlanningFinancial PlanningFinancial ManagementClinical Practice StandardsDelegationMultitaskingStress ManagementAttention to DetailComputer SkillsChange AgencyNursing Practice AdvancementStaff Education and DevelopmentPatient Care ManagementPersonnel ManagementUnit Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's in NursingMaster's Degree3+ Years Director ExperienceInpatient Unit ManagementRegistered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 9100 W 74TH ST City: SHAWNEE MISSION State: Kansas Postal Code: 66204 Job Description:

Educates patients and families about disease processes and treatment plans. Maintains accurate and detailed patient documentation. Performs patient follow-up and consultations. Orders and maintains medical supplies within budget. Participates in professional growth through educational programs and workshops. Assists with clerical duties to ensure smooth office operations. Promotes and maintains high levels of patient satisfaction in all clinical areas. Develops and implements strategies to reduce turnover and improve onboarding of new hires. Facilitates leadership development and mentoring in nursing. Monitors and maintains compliance with budgets in all assigned cost centers. Accountable for monthly variance report with appropriate action plans. Facilitates annual budget reviews and capital review for assigned cost centers. Reviews and updates inpatient clinical policies and procedures and updates them annually. Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities including the direct management of multiple departments throughout the hospital. [Required]
  • Strong management skills and experience with an emphasis on change and the ability to develop consensus from independent parties to achieve the goals of the system. [Required]
  • Demonstrates knowledge of organizational chain-of-command and follows as appropriate for assigned unit decision-making. [Required]
  • Demonstrates knowledge and improvement in patient flow with strong track record in demonstrating improvement in HCAHPS, quality, and ED flow measures. [Required]
  • Demonstrates knowledge of strategic and financial planning and management. [Required]
  • Demonstrates knowledge of standards related to the clinical practice. [Required]
  • Delegation skills necessary. [Required]
  • Ability to multi-task is essential. [Required]
  • Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations. [Required]
  • Strong detail orientation required. [Required]
  • Computer skills required. [Required]
  • Adept as a change agent. [Required]
  • Commitment to the advancement of Nursing practice and the nursing profession. [Required]
  • Commitment to staff education and development. [Required]
  • The Executive Director of Inpatient Care Services is recognized as a key management and leadership position within the hospital organization. This position assumes responsibility in translating the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital to the Patient Care Services division and implementing effective actions.
  • Responsibility is centralized into four major areas: patient care management, personnel management, education and unit management.
  • Has delegated authority in these areas for the respective patient care units: medical, surgical, critical care units, and respiratory services added with facility growth. [Required]

Education:

  • Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]
  • Master's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or heath care related field.

Work Experience:

  • 3+ years in a director position with oversight of multiple units in an acute care hospital setting. [Required]
  • Previous in-patient unit management. [Required]

Additional Information:

  • N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] AND
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$128,065.60 - $238,201.60 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

How this job compares

Set against the 660 open Critical Care jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$128–238K/yr
  • US median$146–200K/yr97 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $183K, is 5% above the US median midpoint ($174K) — in the middle half of Critical Care salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 660 open Critical Care jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Critical Care postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (303 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 228 of the 660 open Critical Care jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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