Company Description
Administrative Director of Emergency Services
Austin, TX
Employment Type, Schedule, Compensation
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Days | No Weekends
Base Salary Range: $156,000 – $175,000
Annual Incentive: 17.5% – 26.25% performance-based bonus
Relocation Assistance:
Reports To: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)
Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Administrative Director of Emergency Services to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across a high-volume emergency care environment.
This role is responsible for the oversight of a main emergency department, multiple freestanding emergency departments, and inpatient throughput operations. The Director ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, workforce engagement, and operational efficiency while supporting growth initiatives and future service expansion.
This opportunity is well-suited for a proven emergency services leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and has experience managing complex, multi-site operations.
Responsibilities
Emergency Services Leadership
Provide administrative and clinical oversight for emergency department operations across multiple sites
Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered emergency care
Lead operational planning, staffing, and resource allocation to meet patient demand
Advance patient experience and service excellence initiatives
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards of emergency care
Develop and monitor performance metrics related to quality, safety, and throughput
Lead continuous performance improvement initiatives within emergency services
Promote evidence-based practice and consistent standards of care
People & Culture
Lead, mentor, and develop emergency services leadership teams
Support workforce engagement, retention, and succession planning
Conduct leader and staff rounding to promote visibility, communication, and accountability
Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and high reliability
Strategic Growth & Operations
Participate in planning and implementation of new emergency services, freestanding EDs, and expansion initiatives
Collaborate with executive, physician, and operational leaders to support organizational goals
Support emergency preparedness, disaster readiness, and emergency management functions
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration
Active or eligible Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Texas
3+ years of emergency services experience
5+ years of progressive leadership experience
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Experience overseeing multi-site emergency or freestanding emergency departments
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive executive-level salary and incentive program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off and paid family leave
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Relocation and transition support
Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
Ideal For
Emergency Services Directors seeking a broader regional or multi-site scope
Leaders experienced in high-volume or trauma-capable emergency departments
Nursing leaders looking to advance within executive emergency services leadership
Keywords
Administrative Director Emergency Services, ER Director, Emergency Department Leadership, Trauma ED Director, RN Leadership Jobs, Emergency Services Administration
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