Job Description
Job Description
Title : Director of Emergency Services
Location : Houston, TX
Schedule : Full-Time, Days
Compensation : $130,000 – $145,000 / year
Position Overview
A busy Houston-area hospital is seeking a Director of Emergency Services to lead a 28-bed Emergency Department with approximately 60 FTEs. The Director will oversee daily operations, ensure high-quality patient care, manage personnel and resources, and drive service excellence. The ideal candidate has recent ED leadership experience, energy, and a proven track record of operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Emergency Department to deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care
- Monitor regulatory compliance, hospital policies, and accreditation standards
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development of team members
- Participate in hospital committees, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives
- Foster a positive, evidence-based, and patient-centered culture
- Support recruitment and talent development within the ED
- Address operational issues proactively and implement solutions
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration preferredCurrent RN license in practicing state2+ years of recent (within last year) acute care ED Director experience; strong ED Manager candidates with 3–5 years may be consideredACLS requiredPALS or ENPC requiredBLS requiredAdditional Information
Facility : 302-bed hospital, Level IV traumaED Volume : ~150 patients / day (busy days), ~130 averageFTEs : ~60Reports to : Chief Nursing OfficerBenefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including behavioral health and telemedicine401(k) plan with match, Employee Stock Purchase ProgramFertility, family building, and adoption supportPTO, paid family leave, and disability coverageTuition reimbursement and certification supportEmployee wellness and mental health resourcesAdditional voluntary benefits : legal, pet insurance, home / auto, identity theft protection