Administrative Director, Emergency Services (RN)

Company: Purple Cow Recruiting
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 Requirements:

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