Director Emergency Department
Company: Cayuga Health System
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Description Job Title:
Director Emergency Services Department: Nursing Administration
Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer Job Summary: This is an
administrative position with responsibility, accountability and
authority for assisting the VP Patient Services in managing the
nursing division, developing patient care programs, policies,
procedures and standards of care. Assists in the formulation and
achievement of designated objectives and plans through strategic
planning, fiscal development, performance improvement and employee
management. Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Vice President
Patient Services, Chief Nursing Officer. Provides direct management
leadership to nursing department directors as assigned by the VPPS.
May also interact with other members of SLT, Board of Directors,
Medical Staff and other CMC employees. Job Responsibilities:
Employment Criteria Possession of NYS Registered Professional
Nursing License. Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree
preferred Managerial/Leadership competence. Thorough knowledge of
hospital practice, regulation and code. Minimum of four years'
hospital management experience. In-patient clinical care experience
3 years preferred Excellent oral and written skills. Key Functions:
Oversite of all Emergency services sites [CMC ED, SH ED, Urgent
Care sites] Assist in strategic planning for Emergency services
Partnership with VPMA and medical directors on provider services
and clinical practice Accountable for customer service and overall
image of emergency services Oversite of Transfer center Oversite of
Emergency Preparedness Collaboration with Ambulance Services in
Tompkins and Schuyler County Accountable for quality metrics and
regulatory practice Accountable for performance improvement Assist
with financial stability and supply chain management at all sites
Assist with Meditech optimization Assist with personnel management
and FTE allocation Assist with mentoring leadership and succession
planning Assist with implementing structures that optimize success
and processes to achieve outcomes and organizational goals Job
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Keywords: Cayuga Health System, Syracuse , Director Emergency Department, Healthcare , Ithaca, New York
