Director of Emergency Services

Overview

• Full-time, day shift position
• 420+ bed acute care hospital with 25+ years serving northeast Houston
• Level II Trauma Center with 37 beds seeing 182 patients/day

About the Facility

• Women's Center with high-risk OB care and Level III NICU
• Brain & Spine Center with DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Certified Level I Stroke Center and Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Orthopedic Center featuring advanced technology
• Cardiovascular services including open heart and vascular surgery

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality patient care in the Emergency Department
• Lead service growth, development, and personnel management
• Identify and solve operational problems with effective follow-through
• Participate in service, departmental and hospital-wide committees
• Advance patient experience initiatives in the Emergency Department
• Coach and develop staff through feedback and individual development plans
• Build strong relationships to deliver organizational and department goals
• Enforce standards of emergency department care and compliance
• Develop and evaluate emergency services programs aligned with hospital mission
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies
• Oversee performance improvement programs
• Support staff recruitment and talent development

Reporting Structure

• Reports to VP Emergency Services (who reports to hospital CNO)
• Oversees 2 managers, 5 CNCs, and core staff of 85 FTEs

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recent ACUTE CARE Director or Manager ED experience
• Experience managing Emergency Services in a Level 1 or 2 trauma center
• Experience managing an ER with annual volumes of 50,000+ patients
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required
• Current RN license in practicing state
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $127,649 - $191,464 (based on experience)
• Annual Bonus: 17.5% Director Bonus (based on performance with 150% upside potential)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 100% match on 3-9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off, family leave, and disability coverage
• Education assistance for tuition, student loans, and certifications
• Relocation assistance available on case-by-case basis