Director of Emergency Services

Position Title: Director of Emergency Services
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Shift: Days

Overview

Join a leading healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and innovative medical services. Located in the heart of Fort Worth, TX, this hospital serves a diverse and growing community. With a robust emergency department, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to clinical excellence, this facility plays a critical role in the region’s healthcare landscape. The hospital offers comprehensive specialty care, including advanced cardiology, robotic surgery, and a Level III NICU, ensuring the highest standard of care for patients and their families.

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks

• Extremely Competitive Base Salary in addition to performance-based incentives.

• Robust Healthcare Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with low copays and free telemedicine services.

• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with up to a 100% match, stock purchase plan, and retirement readiness support.

• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification support, and leadership development programs.

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid family leave, and flexible scheduling options.

• Wellbeing Resources: Free counseling services, mental health support, and wellness programs.

• Exclusive Discounts: Special employee pricing on travel, entertainment, home services, and more.

• Additional Protections: Life and disability insurance, legal assistance, and identity theft coverage.

• Family Support: Adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and childcare referral services.

Job Summary

The Director of Emergency Services will lead and manage the Emergency Department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, optimizing operational performance, and developing future leaders within the department. This role provides strategic direction, fosters a collaborative work environment, and ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, dynamic leader who is passionate about emergency medicine and driving positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve challenges impacting emergency care services, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

• Drive patient experience initiatives within the Emergency Department to enhance patient satisfaction scores.

• Mentor and develop future healthcare leaders within the emergency services team.

• Oversee departmental compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Implement and maintain a performance improvement program that continuously evaluates critical aspects of emergency care.

• Manage personnel, resources, and financials to optimize department efficiency and effectiveness.

• Develop and enforce standards of emergency care to maintain consistency and excellence.

• Actively participate in hospital-wide committees and strategic planning initiatives.

• Foster a collaborative environment with physicians, nurses, and hospital leadership to improve patient care outcomes.

• Drive recruitment and retention efforts to ensure a strong emergency services team with a focus on leadership development.

• Lead emergency preparedness planning and response efforts to ensure rapid, coordinated response to critical situations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Managers will be considered if they are effectively performing in a director-level role, with a proven track record of metrics and accomplishments listed on their resume.

• Must have experience mentoring new leaders.

• Minimum of 3+ years of acute care emergency department leadership experience in a comparable facility.

• Proven track record of achieving performance metrics and mentoring emerging leaders in a hospital setting.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business preferred.

• Active RN license in the state of Texas or eligibility to obtain one.

• Certifications: ACLS, PALS (or ENPC), and BLS required.

• Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive patient-centered initiatives, and improve operational efficiencies.

Facility Highlights

• 117-bed hospital with a Level III Trauma Center, with aspirations to move to Level II.

• Main Emergency Department with 21 beds and two freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) supporting the community.

• Patient volume: Main ED sees 100-120 patients daily; FSEDs range from 22-100+ visits depending on the season.

• Collaborative medical team with strong partnerships between emergency physicians, nursing staff, and leadership.

• 75+ full-time employees under the emergency services department.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to lead a high-performing emergency team, impact patient care on a large scale, and be part of a hospital that is deeply committed to serving the Fort Worth community. If you are a strategic and compassionate leader passionate about emergency medicine, apply today!