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Director of Emergency Services
Company : Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Location : Inglewood, CA, 90301
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Overview
At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, Centinela Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for 100 years. An award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety, Centinela Hospital is a 362-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour STEMI certified emergency department and primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, and more. Centinela has earned hundreds of national awards and recognitions, including "100 Top Hospital" recognition from Fortune/Merative and straight 'A's (2018-2024) for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit www.centinelamed.com.
Responsibilities
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The Director of Emergency Department is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management and coordination of all Emergency Care Nursing Service functions. Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care. Develops and implements departmental plans including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations. Assumes 24-hour accountability for the ED department. Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the ED and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the ED and is directly accountable to the CNO or Administrator. Consults and communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Interacts with outside agencies, patients and patients' families/significant other(s) to provide comprehensive care. Provides triage and treatment to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients seeking emergency care. Assumes house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to codes throughout the hospital, assessing and charting, and following through with appropriate documentation.
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Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate upon hire and maintain current.4. Current PALS upon hire and maintain current.5. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.6. A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.7. Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting.8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or must be enrolled in a bachelors nursing program and completed within 1 year from the date of hire.
Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):
1. Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Pay Transparency
Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $113,609.30 to $172,390.40 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
In Inglewood and broader California, having ACLS, PALS, and a Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) credential significantly boosts your profile. These certifications align with regional healthcare standards and demonstrate expertise in critical emergency care leadership, which employers like Centinela Hospital highly value.
Unlike broader emergency management roles, the Director of Emergency Services focuses intensively on clinical nursing leadership within emergency departments. This position blends administrative oversight with direct patient care supervision, ensuring quality services, regulatory compliance, and staff coordination in high-pressure hospital environments.
Directors manage 24/7 emergency operations, balancing urgent patient triage, staff scheduling, and compliance with healthcare regulations. They also handle interdepartmental communication, crisis response coordination, and continuous quality improvement, all critical in maintaining patient safety and efficient emergency care delivery.
Centinela Hospital Medical Center fosters professional growth within its leadership roles. Directors of Emergency Services often engage in leadership development programs, and given the hospital's affiliation with Prime Healthcare, there are pathways toward executive healthcare administration and specialized clinical leadership careers.
Yes, Centinela Hospital Medical Center currently provides a $20,000 signing bonus for the Director of Emergency Services role, reflecting a strategic incentive to attract top talent in emergency care leadership within the competitive Los Angeles healthcare market.
Centinela’s Director role stands out due to its 24-hour administrative accountability in a nationally recognized, top 5% quality emergency department. The hospital's award-winning safety record and comprehensive service lines offer a unique leadership environment combining clinical rigor with innovation in patient care.
Inglewood and the greater Los Angeles area have a high demand for experienced emergency services directors due to the dense population and multiple healthcare facilities. However, the competition is also steep, requiring candidates to demonstrate advanced certifications, management experience, and strong clinical credentials.
The total compensation package for this role typically ranges from approximately $113,600 to $172,400 annually. This includes base salary, benefits, and other incentives, reflecting the senior responsibility and specialized skills required for emergency department leadership in the LA healthcare market.
Inglewood’s diverse community demands culturally sensitive leadership that embraces inclusivity and effective communication across varied patient populations. Directors must foster a team environment that respects differing backgrounds while upholding high standards of care and responsiveness to community-specific health needs.
Emphasize your clinical nursing expertise, advanced certifications like ACLS and PALS, strong leadership in emergency department operations, and experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Highlight your ability to implement performance improvements and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations in fast-paced acute care settings.