Director of Emergency Services

PrismHR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health, dental, and vision coverage

Generous retirement support

Relocation assistance

Professional development support

No weekends schedule

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Austin is seeking an experienced Administrative Director of Emergency Services to lead a complex emergency network. The role requires a strategic and operational expert capable of managing multiple locations while ensuring high patient safety standards. Candidates should have a BSN and an MSN or equivalent, plus active RN licensure in Texas and relevant certifications. The position offers competitive compensation, including a significant annual bonus, and excellent work-life balance with no weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in healthcare leadership.
• 3+ years of experience specifically in Emergency Services.
• Active Texas RN license (or eligibility).

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for emergency departments.
• Drive patient throughput performance.
• Oversee budgeting and resource allocation.
• Develop and report on dashboards for patient experience, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and develop nursing leadership and ensure interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership in Emergency Services

Data-driven problem solving

Multi-site management

Education

BSN

Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, or MBA)

Tools

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Administrative Director, Emergency Services

Total Potential Comp: Base + Annual Incentive Bonus (17.5% – 26.25%)

The Opportunity: Executive Leadership in High-Acuity Emergency Care

Are you a high-level nursing executive ready to command a complex, multi-site emergency network in one of the fastest-growing metros in the country? A major acute care hospital in the Austin area is seeking an Administrative Director of Emergency Services to serve as the strategic and operational lead for its emergency operations.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role with oversight of a large main Emergency Department plus multiple freestanding emergency locations. If you are a data-driven leader who excels in high-volume environments and thrives on scaling service lines while maintaining elite standards of patient safety, we invite you to lead our team.

What You Will Own & Execute

Strategic & Operational Command

• Multi-Site Oversight: Provide executive leadership for the main hospital ED and all freestanding emergency departments, ensuring clinical and operational consistency.
• Throughput Excellence: Drive performance in patient throughput, reducing "door-to-provider" times and optimizing discharge/admission workflows.
• Growth & Expansion: Partner with executive leadership to implement growth initiatives and facility expansions planned for the coming years.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Oversee budgeting, staffing ratios, and resource allocation across a high-volume, high-acuity network.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and report on key dashboard metrics including patient experience scores, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

Leadership & Culture

• Mentorship: Lead and coach a team of managers and clinical leaders, actively identifying and developing the next generation of nursing leadership.
• Engagement: Implement evidence-based practices to foster a culture of accountability, high staff engagement, and retention.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Maintain strong partnerships with physician groups and other departments to ensure seamless care delivery.

What You Bring to the Team

• Educational Foundation: BSN required AND a Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, or MBA) required.
• Clinical Credentials: Active Texas RN license (or eligibility) with current ACLS and PALS certifications. CEN or TNCC are highly preferred.
• Leadership Tenure: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, with at least 3+ years specifically in Emergency Services.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical skills, a data-driven approach to problem-solving, and experience managing "scale" in busy, high-acuity environments.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Elite Compensation: A top-tier base salary with a significant annual incentive bonus structure.
• Austin Lifestyle: Lead a premier program in the vibrant Austin metro area, known for its culture, tech growth, and outdoor life.
• Executive Impact: Report directly to senior nursing leadership and have a seat at the table for major strategic decisions.
• Relocation assistance (available on a case-by-case basis).
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous retirement and professional development support.
• Schedule: Full-time, day-shift hours with no weekends, providing a rare executive-level work-life balance.