Korn Ferry

Nursing Director Emergency Department and Behavioral Health

Bowie, MD • Posted 2 days ago
Onsite Full Time Hospitals and Health Care

Transformation Leader

Director, Emergency Department & Behavioral Health

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center | Metro Washington, DC (Onsite)


Korn Ferry is partnering with executive leadership at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center to identify a transformational leader for Emergency and Behavioral Health Services. This highly visible role is ideal for a relationship-driven leader who excels in complex environments and is passionate about improving culture, patient flow, staff engagement, and operational performance.


Why UM Capital Region?

As a Level II Trauma Center within the University of Maryland Medical System, Capital Region Medical Center serves a highly diverse, high-acuity population and continues to build momentum through quality improvements, operational advancements, and strong executive support. With a modern facility and significant organizational investment, this leader will help shape the future of Emergency and Behavioral Health Services.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a 75,000-visit Emergency Department and Behavioral Health Unit.
  • Improve throughput, quality outcomes, employee engagement, and operational performance.
  • Develop and mentor nursing leaders while strengthening team stability.
  • Partner closely with physicians, nursing leaders, and executives to advance patient care and organizational goals.
  • Lead culture change initiatives that foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.


What We're Looking For

  • BSN required; experienced nurse leader with 5+ years of Emergency Department leadership in a complex, high-acuity environment.
  • Track record leading large, fast-paced clinical operations and delivering measurable results.
  • Visible, frontline leader who builds credibility through engagement and presence.
  • Strong experience driving transformation, developing leaders, and improving performance.
  • Background in trauma, behavioral health, academic medicine, or union environments is a plus.
  • Seeking a long-term opportunity to make a meaningful organizational impact.


Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a department leadership role. It's an opportunity to build on meaningful progress, lead a multi-year transformation, and create lasting change across two critical service lines.


If you are a transformational nursing leader who is passionate about developing people, strengthening culture, and elevating patient care, we welcome a confidential conversation. Contact: Rehana.Dharani@kornferry.com


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Nursing Director Emergency Department and Behavioral Health in Bowie at Korn Ferry

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