Director of Emergency Services Nursing
Company: Baystate Health
Location: Worcester
Posted on: January 30, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Kirby Bates Associates has been exclusively
retained by Baystate Health to conduct a search for their next
Director, Emergency Services (Nursing) at Baystate Health in
Springfield, Massachusetts. Baystate Health is a not-for-profit,
integrated health system serving the communities of western
Massachusetts. Anchored by Baystate Medical Center, a nationally
recognized academic medical center and the region’s only Level 1
trauma center, Baystate Health includes four community hospitals, a
children’s hospital, and more than 80 medical practices with over
1000 licensed beds. With a strong commitment to clinical
excellence, innovation, and community health, Baystate Health is a
leading employer in the region and a proud partner of UMass Chan
Medical School – Baystate, advancing medical education and research
to improve patient outcomes and population health. Five-time
Magnet-designated Baystate Medical Center (BMC) in Springfield, MA,
features the busiest single-site ED in Massachusetts and stands as
the region’s only Level I trauma center and specialized pediatric
emergency unit, treating over 120,000 high-acuity adult and
pediatric patients annually. The ED spans ~72,000 sq ft with 94
private rooms, separate pediatric and behavioral-health areas, 10
ambulance bays, and a rooftop helipad. The pediatric unit includes
17 beds with 90 visits per day. Reporting to the Baystate Medical
Center Chief Nursing Officer, the Director, Emergency Services will
drive strategic planning and operational excellence across the
Department of Emergency Services at Baystate Medical Center. The
Director will also collaborate with Emergency Medicine leadership
to achieve clinical and organizational goals and lead a
high-performing team with a focus on engagement, development, and
interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director also serves as a key
liaison with community partners including EMS, Fire, Police, and
Emergency Management. Opportunity Highlights: Join one of the
nation’s busiest Level 1 trauma centers, led by an innovative team
leveraging real-time, data-driven insights to achieve measurable
improvements. Oversee both adult and pediatric emergency
departments within a five-time Magnet-designated hospital, known
for its strong educational pathways for nurses. Partner with a
dynamic System Chair of Emergency Medicine—recently spotlighted in
Becker’s —in a progressive, results-oriented, interdisciplinary
team environment. Qualifications: A master’s degree in nursing and
eligibility for a Massachusetts RN license. Five years of
progressively responsible leadership experience in an emergency
setting.
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