Administrative Director of Emergency Services

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:

• Up to $15,000 lump sum

• Up to $10,000 household goods relocation (homeowners)

• Reports To: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

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

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

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

#AustinTXJobs #EmergencyLeadership #ERDirectorJobs #HealthcareLeadership #TexasRNLeadership