Clinical Director, Emergency Department, Critical Care and Stepdown Unit (DOU) Huntington Health

An affiliate of Cedars-Sinai | Magnet®-Designated | Leapfrog A & CMS 5-Star Hospital 

Kirby Bates Associates is proud to partner exclusively with Huntington Health, a nationally recognized leader in advanced, patient-centered care, to recruit a dynamic Clinical Director to lead its Emergency Department, Critical Care, and Stepdown (DOU) units.

Huntington Health is a 619-bed, state-of-the-art, Magnet®-designated medical center that serves the San Gabriel Valley and beyond. With a legacy of clinical excellence, a culture rooted in compassion and innovation, and the strength of its affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, Huntington Health is committed to transforming care delivery for its diverse community.

Why Huntington Health?

• Three-time Magnet® Recognition, with a fourth designation in progress – a testament to nursing excellence.
• Top-tier Quality Ratings:

• • Leapfrog “A” Grade for patient safety.
  • CMS 5-Star Facility.
  • Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award – 7 consecutive years (2019–2025), placing Huntington in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide.
  • Named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care and Coronary Intervention.
  • Recognized for excellence in Pulmonary and Critical Care Services.

The Opportunity:

This is a pivotal leadership role at a Level II Trauma Center, overseeing a high-impact portfolio that includes:

• Emergency Department
• Critical Care
• Stepdown (DOU)
• Trauma Program
• Pre-Hospital Services

You’ll report directly to the Chief Nursing Officer and work alongside an accomplished team of five direct-report managers. This is an opportunity to:

• Drive innovation and best practices across emergency and critical care services.
• Enhance quality outcomes, operational efficiency, and regulatory readiness.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing clinical culture.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees required, one of which must be in Nursing; Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead complex clinical operations and drive performance improvement.
• Salary range is $225,000-$270,000.

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