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Director ED Nursing Operations

  • Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $49.54 - $73.70 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID
2026-472760
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Nursing Administration
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Nursing Leadership
Post End Date
9/30/2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Director, ED Nursing Operations, you will be responsible and accountable for the management of nursing practice, nursing education and professional development, administration, and nursing service for your areas of oversight.

Every day you will ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and services that are evidence-based and consistent with professional standards and values, under the guidelines and vision set forth by the Chief Nursing Officer & the Vice President, Patient Care Services. You will create an environment that supports the practice of nursing, nursing retention, and recruitment, and ensure the professional development and competence of your direct reports, along with nursing and other support staff. You will also be responsible for the operational performance of your areas as it relates to care delivery, quality outcomes, budget performance, physician and patient satisfaction, and departmental turnover.

To be successful in this role, you will effectively lead and manage all aspects of ED nursing operations, driving quality outcomes, fostering professional development, and optimizing performance across key metrics, all while maintaining an environment that promotes excellent patient care and staff engagement.

  • Identify and participate in the establishment of Nursing and ancillary staff development programs to support the necessary skills needed to provide outstanding care to the patient population of CHI Memorial.
  • Participate in the establishment and annual assurance of competencies for all patient care staff and monitor on an ongoing basis.
  • Establish and maintain high levels of physician satisfaction for all services provided.
  • Identify leadership development opportunities for Nurse Managers and work with the appropriate individuals to establish operational goals related to improving outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively with all departments to achieve and maintain high patient satisfaction.
  • Meet the compliance standards of various regulatory bodies which affect the provision of services, to include the Joint Commission, life safety, state, federal and other regulatory bodies.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelors Other Nursing and five (5) years of healthcare operational experience in nursing leadership role, upon hire
  • Registered Nurse: TN, upon hire
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire


Preferred

  • Masters Other Nursing
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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