Nursing Director Pediatric Emergency Room

Your future role at a glance Location: Austin, TX Facility: Dell Childrens Medical Center Department: EmergencyRoom Schedule: Days | Full-time Eligible for an annual bonus incentive How you'll make an impact in this role This Director will support both the emergency department and a mental health unit. Lead daily clinical operations and resource allocation for your specialty unit, ensuring a seamless environment where staff have the tools and support to provide exceptional patient care. Drive the development of departmental goals that bridge the gap between administrative excellence and ethical bedside practice, setting the standard for clinical quality.

Champion service excellence by removing operational bottlenecks and streamlining workflows, directly improving the experience for both your nursing team and their patients. Nurture a high-performing clinical team through strategic hiring, mentorship, and professional development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and accountability. Optimize departmental financial health by managing budgets and resource utilization, ensuring the unit remains sustainable and well-equipped to meet community needs.

What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred. Work Experience: 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional requirements you'll need Previous ER leadership experience Director level experience preferred but open to strong, experienced managers Nursing certification (CEN, BCEN, etc.) Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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