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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Director of Nursing - Emergency Room

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKilleen, TX, USA$107.9k - $200.7kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
  • Two or more years of leadership experience are required.
  • Two or more years of nursing experience are required.
  • Demonstrate broad clinical nursing knowledge and competency in personal leadership abilities.
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop and mentor others to their optimum levels of skill and professionalism.
  • Demonstrate business and human resource skills as they relate to assigned areas of service.
  • Demonstrate competency in communication and relationship building.
  • Demonstrate the ability to include evidence-based practice standards for care delivery in the area of specialty.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of organizational chain of command and follow it as appropriate for decision-making.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of strategic and financial planning and management.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of standards related to clinical practice.
  • Possess delegation skills and the ability to multitask.
  • Be able to function in stressful and emergency situations with strong detail orientation.
  • Have computer skills and be adept as a change agent.
  • Be committed to the advancement of nursing practice and the nursing profession, along with staff education and development.
  • Have the ability to exercise independent professional judgment on clinical issues.
  • Have organizational and time-management skills.
  • Hold Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
  • Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
  • Meet additional licensure or certification requirements that may apply depending on the specific unit or state.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the learning needs of individuals and the department, ensuring in-service and training programs meet identified needs.
  • Promote staff competency through proper orientation, skill validation, and education.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote consistency, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead clinical and operational performance across assigned areas and serve as a liaison to ensure clear, effective communication and collaboration with other departments to support seamless care coordination.
  • Lead and develop nursing teams by cultivating a positive, inclusive culture where staff are empowered, professionally supported, and aligned with organizational values.
  • Promote strong frontline leadership, drive professional growth, foster engagement, and build high-performing, accountable teams.
  • Develop and implement departmental safety programs.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of strategies to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
  • Maintain effective departmental communication through regular staff meetings and facilitate information flow between departments and administration.
  • Foster an environment of service excellence for patients, families, physicians, and the community.
  • Develop and manage the annual budget in coordination with finance, monitoring and adjusting to ensure effective use of resources.
  • Recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing nursing leadership workforce, ensuring workforce stability and developing strong leadership pipelines.
  • Review labor management reports and ensure established goals are met.
  • Oversee the selection, education, staffing, and disciplining of staff members in compliance with organizational standards, policies, and practices.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and legal requirements established by governing and regulatory agencies.
  • Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate marketing and program development initiatives in coordination with leadership staff and hospital administration.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred.
  • Five or more years of nursing experience are preferred.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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