$145,000–$160,000 Per Year
Accreditation Standards, Acute Care, Best Practices, Budgeting, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Support, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Control, Emergency Care, Emergency Services, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Mentoring, Nursing, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations, Operations Planning, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Policy Implementation, Productivity Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Staff Development, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
Director of Emergency Services
Location: San Antonio, TX
Schedule: Full-Time | Days | No Weekends
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $145,000 – $160,000 (based on experience)
- Incentive Bonus: 17.5% – 26.25%
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000
Position Summary
The Director of Emergency Services provides strategic and operational leadership for a fast-paced Emergency Department, ensuring delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. This leader will oversee clinical operations, staffing, quality initiatives, financial performance, and employee engagement while fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.
Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director will lead a team of approximately 100 Emergency Services professionals, including managers, charge nurses, EMS technicians, and clinical support staff.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Operational Leadership
- Oversee daily Emergency Department operations and nursing practice
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care
- Drive patient throughput and operational efficiency initiatives
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Develop and implement departmental policies and best practices
- Coordinate staffing and patient flow based on departmental needs
Patient Experience & Quality
- Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and service excellence
- Promote a culture of accountability, communication, and compassion
- Utilize quality metrics and patient feedback to enhance care delivery
- Support evidence-based practices and patient safety initiatives
Team Leadership & Development
- Mentor and develop Emergency Services leaders and staff
- Promote employee engagement, retention, and professional growth
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
- Identify educational and training opportunities for staff development
Financial & Strategic Management
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning
- Monitor staffing productivity, labor management, and departmental expenses
- Identify opportunities for operational improvement and cost savings
- Collaborate with executive leadership and physicians on growth strategies
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current RN licensure
- Emergency Services leadership experience
- Strong operational and team leadership skills
Preferred
- Master’s Degree
- 3+ years of progressive Emergency Services leadership experience
- Experience managing high-volume Emergency Departments
- Trauma or acute care leadership background
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.