Director of Emergency Services- Registered Nurse

📍 Location: Houston, TX Area

🕘 Schedule: Days | Full-Time

Lead a High-Impact Emergency Department in a Dynamic, High-Volume Acute Care Setting

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented, strategic leader with a strong clinical background in emergency nursing. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are ready to drive innovation, quality, and team performance in a high-acuity setting, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of a high-volume emergency department (50k+ annual visits)
• Lead performance improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experience
• Ensure continuous compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
• Mentor, coach, and develop department leaders and staff to foster a culture of excellence and engagement
• Collaborate across departments to improve workflows and ensure safe, efficient care delivery
• Oversee staffing, resource allocation, and budget management to support operational excellence
• Support recruitment efforts and build high-performing, patient-focused teams
• Promote evidence-based practices and drive clinical innovation
• Serve as a key contributor in organizational planning, committees, and emergency response readiness

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of recent Director or Manager-level leadership in an acute care emergency department
• Experience managing an ED with 50k+ annual visits; Level I or II trauma exposure strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred
• Current RN license (must meet state eligibility requirements)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certifications required

Team & Structure:

• 37-bed Adult Main ED | ~182 patients/day
• Direct leadership over 2 ED Managers, 5 Clinical Nurse Coordinators, and 85 core staff FTEs
• Reports to VP of Emergency Services

Compensation & Incentives:

• Competitive salary range:
• Performance-Based Bonus: Up to 15%
• Relocation Assistance: Available case-by-case



Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free telehealth and emergency transport services
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Life, disability, and critical illness coverage
• Employee wellness and mental health support resources
• Tuition assistance, student loan support, and scholarship programs
• Paid family leave and flexible PTO
• Exclusive employee discounts and recognition programs

Make a lasting difference in a department that saves lives every day.

If you're ready to lead with impact and elevate emergency care standards, we encourage you to apply today.