Emergency Services Nursing Manager

St. David's North Austin Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3–9% of

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Fertility and family building benefits

Paid time off and family leave

Education assistance

Job summary

St. David's North Austin Medical Center seeks an Emergency Services Nursing Manager to lead daily operations of the emergency department, ensuring safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care across shifts.

You will drive evidence‑based practice, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, and support staff development while upholding regulatory standards and patient experience goals.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• MSN preferred.
• 1+ year experience in healthcare.
• 1+ year in supervisory role preferred.
• Specialty Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in state of practice and/or active compact license.
• If on a compact license from another state, Texas RN license must be obtained within 6 months.
• BLS certification and ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily unit/department operations to ensure high quality, patient-centered care.
• Operationalize evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Drive efficiency, accountability, and cost-conscious care.
• Support attainment of benchmarks and accreditation standards.
• Ensure regulatory and policy compliance across shifts and units.
• Manage admissions and discharges for throughput and quality care.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and staff development.
• Lead efforts to elevate patient experience and satisfaction.

Skills

BSN

MSN preferred

1+ year healthcare

1+ year supervisory

Specialty Certification

Texas RN license/compact

BLS

ACLS within 6 months

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Introduction

Want to join a team of daring managers who care without reservations or limits? Our St. David's North Austin Medical Center team is looking for an Emergency Services Nursing Manager. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Job Summary And Qualifications

The Manager ensures high quality, patient‑centered care through oversight of the overall daily function and staffing of the unit/department. The Manager monitors and evaluates the provision of nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures and holds staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes in support of facility objectives.

• You will help create a superior clinical identity by operationalizing evidence‑based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes. Ensure adherence to standards of care.
• You will support efforts to reduce variation in clinical practice and improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Ensure a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.
• You will support the achievement of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations.
• You will ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• You will ensure equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to regulatory and/or accreditation standards.
• You will manage admissions and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient‑centered care.
• You will facilitate effective interdisciplinary care coordination within and across departments. Ensure staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs.
• You will provide leadership in attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience. Instill accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.
• You will review various feedback mechanisms and helps identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience.
• You will leverage various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction.
• You will ensure compliance with evidence‑based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service.
• You will collaborate with subject matter experts and other leaders to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service. You will identify development opportunities or training needs of individual employees and teams.

What Qualifications You Will Need

• BSN required
• MSN preferred
• 1+ year experience in healthcare required
• 1+ year in supervisory role preferred
• Specialty Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, accordance with law and regulation.
• FT/PT/PRN colleagues with a compact license from a state other than Texas must:
• apply for Texas RN license within 60 days from hire
• obtain current TX RN license within 6 months of application for TX RN license
• BLS
• ACLS within 6 months of hire

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a full‑service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations – St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and St. David’s Surgical Hospital.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a 460+ bed, multi‑specialty, acute care hospital. It provides advanced women’s health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearby St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas. The hospital also offers minimally invasive gynecological surgery and comprehensive breast imaging through Solis Mammography, which is located on‑site. Other services include a 24‑hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care, and intensive care at St. David’s Children’s Hospital. The hospital also features the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, a Heart and Vascular Center, neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery and acute rehabilitation services for both inpatients and outpatients.

St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, located at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, is recognized by the State of Texas as a Level IV Maternal Facility. This means it provides the highest level of care for pregnant and postpartum patients, especially those at high risk for maternal morbidity or mortality. The center includes a 95+ bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 30+ private rooms, 10+ rooms for very small babies, and 10+ beds for babies needing neurological care. It also has 35+ labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, including Central Texas’ first low‑intervention birthing suites with tubs. There are 95+ postpartum beds, 20+ ante‑partum beds, and Cesarean section surgical suites. The facility offers 24/7 neonatology coverage, OB/GYN hospitalists, maternal‑fetal medicine specialists, lactation consultants, and a midwifery program. It is part of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal‑Fetal Medicine Units Network and TexasAIM, and it also provides a high‑risk pregnancy navigation and support program.

St. David's Surgical Hospital is part of St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and is the first Level 4 Epilepsy Center in Central Texas for both adults and children. It has its own 24‑hour emergency department, a medical‑surgical inpatient unit, and a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for patients ages 17 and under. The hospital is staffed with pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists who are specially trained to care for children. It also includes certified child‑life specialists who help kids feel more comfortable during their hospital stay. St. David’s Children’s Hospital offers many pediatric services, such as pediatric surgery, pediatric radiology (including imaging and interventional procedures), and pediatric anesthesia for surgical support. It also has a wide range of pediatric specialists available for consultation and treatment, including general surgery, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), craniofacial and plastic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and cardiology, among others.

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