Director of Emergency Services

%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26 World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%0A%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree in Nursing or related field. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in an emergency department or acute care operations. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EPreferred%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E(RN) REGISTERED NURSE %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E %3Cli%3EDirects 24/7 Emergency Department operations, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient patient care across nursing, registration, ancillary services, and patient flow functions. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ELeads emergency department throughput and capacity management, including oversight of patient arrival patterns, triage processes, bed assignment, length of stay, boarding, left-without-being-seen rates, and surge response. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPartners with medical leadership and hospital operations to coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges, resolving system constraints that affect emergency department flow. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDevelops, implements, and evaluates clinical and operational initiatives to improve quality, safety, patient experience, and regulatory compliance within the emergency department. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EOversees emergency department staffing models, scheduling, and workforce deployment to align labor resources with patient volume, acuity, and operational demand. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMaintains accountability for emergency department financial performance, including budget development, labor productivity, resource utilization, and cost containment. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEnsures compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements, including EMTALA, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ELeads emergency preparedness, disaster response planning, and coordination with hospital and community partners during mass casualty events or system disruptions. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EBuilds collaborative relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders to support operational integration and organizational priorities. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EUses performance data and quality metrics to identify trends, monitor outcomes, and guide continuous improvement initiatives. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ESupervises managers and supervisors, establishes performance expectations, provides coaching and development, and promotes workforce engagement and retention. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned in support of emergency services leadership. %3C/li%3E %0A%3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/br%3E

Job Details
Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, 75390
Job: Nursing
Organization: 844521 - Nursing Admin Support
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: Aug 18, 2026, 12:39:55 PM