Administrative Director, Emergency Services (RN)

Description

Administrative Director, Emergency Services (RN)
Location: Austin, TX
Compensation: $150,000 – $175,000 base salary +  bonus
Relocation: Up to $25K combined (owner vs. renter tiers)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Leadership

We are seeking an experienced and high-capacity Administrative Director of Emergency Services to lead a very busy Emergency Department within a growing regional hospital system. This senior nursing leadership role oversees Emergency Services, two Free-Standing Emergency Departments (FSEDs), Emergency Management, and the inpatient hold unit. Ideal candidates bring strong ED operational leadership, the ability to manage high-volume, high-acuity settings, and the composure to lead teams through rapid workflow and change.

Position Overview:
The Administrative Director ensures consistent delivery of high-quality emergency care, drives operational excellence, oversees departmental growth and staff development, and manages resources efficiently across all emergency care settings. This leader plays a critical role in advancing patient experience, employee engagement, and performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Identify operational or clinical issues and implement effective solutions with communication and follow-through
• Participate in hospital and departmental committees, ensuring key updates are communicated to staff
• Advance patient experience initiatives within the Emergency Department
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate direct reports; support career development and succession planning
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and documentation standards
• Communicate organizational, industry, and departmental priorities effectively
• Promote evidence-based staff engagement practices
• Build strong cross-departmental relationships to support organizational goals
• Conduct employee and patient rounding; identify and mentor emerging leaders
• Enforce standards of emergency care and develop processes to ensure consistent compliance
• Oversee the operations of the main ED, two FSEDs, and the inpatient hold unit
• Manage resource allocation, staffing, budgets, and departmental performance measures
• Support hospital expansion planning as the facility prepares for significant growth

Department Snapshot:
• Community hospital; 364 beds with expansion planned
• 48 ED beds + 9 fast track; hallway expansion capacity for 27
• Trauma Level II
• Daily volume: 200–250 visits
• Acuity: Level 1 and 2 traumas, high stroke volume, mixed 25% lower acuity
• Responsible for ~97 FTEs
• EMR: Meditech

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration required
• 3+ years of Emergency Services experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• RN licensure (or eligibility) in applicable state
• ACLS and PALS required
• CEN and TNCC preferred