Position Summary

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.
• Financial & Resource Management
• 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 nurse}
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Core Competencies: Strong analytical skills, a data-driven approach to problem-solving, and experience managing "scale " in busy, high-acuity environments.

Education & Experience

• 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 .