Director (RN) Emergency Department (ED)
LifePoint Health
Marquette, MI · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
Registered Nurse (RN) Director Emergency Department
Job Type: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE or 80 hours/pp | Salaried/Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday Day Shifts
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus available to qualified applicants
Your experience matters
UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an ED RN Director joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
ED provides unscheduled outpatient services to patients whose condition requires immediate care. ED is staffed 24/7/365. ED provides meaningful work with a wide variety of tasks. There are lots of learning opportunities, a teamwork-oriented environment and plenty of excitement. Change is constant and it can often be emotionally taxing and stressful. One to two years of inpatient med/surg or critical care experience is preferred.
How you'll contribute
An ED RN Director who excels in this role:
Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school (master’s preferred).
Additional requirements include
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Handle with Care- Advanced (within 90 days)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (within 1 year)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (within 1 year)
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) (within 1 year)
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) (within 1 year)
Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link ( https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout ) to schedule a phone call.
More about UP Health System
UP Health System - Marquette is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette, Michigan, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
"UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.