Director Nursing Emergency Services

Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a renowned acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Founded in 1928, this 342-bed institution is dedicated to serving its community by providing comprehensive healthcare services, including specialized care such as a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), heart care, stroke care, and orthopedics. Annually, the medical center caters to nearly 100,000 patients, reflecting its crucial role as a healthcare provider in the region. Known for its commitment to quality and equity, St. Bernardine Medical Center is recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is also a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and has received the prestigious Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement from the American Medical Association and the American Stroke Association, underscoring its excellence in stroke care. Moreover, the hospital was honored as one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

As the Director Nursing Emergency Services at St. Bernardine Medical Center, you will play an integral leadership role in overseeing the emergency care operations within the hospital. This pivotal position involves the strategic planning, implementation, and coordination of emergency services across a 24-bed Emergency Room (ER) with an average daily census of 240 patients. In addition, you will manage two urgent care centers and a transitional care clinic, ensuring seamless continuity of care across these fast-paced settings. Your responsibilities will include directing day-to-day operations, collaborating with senior leadership on key initiatives, and working closely with frontline leaders to uphold high standards of patient care. This role requires exceptional leadership and communication skills, as you will advise medical staff, department heads, and administrators on matters related to patient care, clinical best practices, and organizational strategies. Communication of the organization's goals to your team is essential to foster a culture focused on enhancing patient experience and delivering exceptional quality care. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in managing emergency services in medium to large hospitals, be competent and confident, with proficiency in individual and group communication. Furthermore, a commitment to social justice and health equity is highly valued, as St. Bernardine Medical Center actively embraces innovative approaches to healthcare delivery to better serve diverse communities. This full-time role offers a competitive pay range of $76.20 to $113.34 per hour, along with an attractive benefits package including relocation assistance, performance-based bonuses, retirement contributions without employee matching, medical benefits without payroll deductions, and a flexible time away program. By joining St. Bernardine Medical Center, you will become part of a dedicated healthcare team united under the mission of delivering compassionate and equitable care to all patients.