Director Emergency Services

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks an ED Director to lead Emergency Services operations in a large health system environment in San Antonio. You will oversee staff, coordinate patient flow, and drive performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing with Texas RN registration and a Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration, plus at least five years of nursing experience, including two in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Texas RN registration.
• Five years of nursing experience with at least two in supervision/management.
• Knowledge of Level I trauma center programs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and overall management of Emergency Services operations and staff.
• Develops and maintains relationships with Health System leadership, providers, community collaborators and customers.
• Coordinates Emergency Department patients in the department and facilitates throughput.
• Develops, conducts, and maintains Performance Improvement Projects and Patient Safety Programs.
• Ensures the ED is prepared for small and large-scale disaster events.

Skills

Leadership

ED operations

Staff supervision

Performance improvement

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN license – Texas

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Under the direction of the Senior Executive Director of Hospital Operations, the Director of Emergency Services develops and maintains professional relationships with all Health System leadership, Health System providers, community collaborators and customers. Provides leadership and overall management of Emergency Services operations and staff. Responsible for facilitation and coordination of the Emergency Department patients in the department. Develops, conducts, and maintains Emergency Services Performance Improvement Projects and Patient Safety Programs. Performs supervisory functions over Emergency Department staff. Provides clinical and financial information and statistics as required for successful Emergency Department operations. Ensures the Emergency Department is prepared for small and large-scale disaster events. Promotes the University Health System Customer Relations policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required. Master’s Degree in Nursing, Business, or Healthcare Administration is required. Five years’ experience in nursing with at least two years in a supervisor or managerial position is required. Knowledge and experience with a Level I trauma center program is strongly preferred.