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Director of Emergency Department

Ascension Health

Waco, TXJob$126–170K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$126–170K/yr
Location
Waco, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider, requiredRegistered Nurse, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Director of Emergency Department develops departmental goals aligned with the organization’s strategic plan and oversees patient-care quality and emergency department operations. The role coordinates care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments, directs special projects and business analyses, and leads staff hiring, training, development, and evaluation. The director partners with leaders in respiratory care, patient transport, and house supervision to optimize patient flow and care delivery.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

BLS Provider, requiredRegistered Nurse, requiredAdvanced Life Support, nice to haveBachelor's in Nursing or Nursing Diploma, requiredMaster's Degree or Bachelor's and Experience, nice to have5 Years of Experience, required10 Years of Experience, nice to have2 Years Leadership or Management Experience, required5 Years Leadership or Management Experience, nice to haveDirector of Emergency Department Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Waco, TX

  • Facility: Ascension Providence Hospital

  • Department: Emergency Department

  • Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Develops specific departmental goals, standards and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.

  • Oversees quality of patient care and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.

  • Directs special projects and business analyses.

  • Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

  • Oversees emergency department operations and partners closely with leaders across respiratory care, patient transport and house supervision to optimize patient flow and care delivery.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Required Credential(s):

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Preferred Credential(s):

  • Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted..

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.

Additional Preferences:

  • Prior Director of Emergency Department experience strongly preferred

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 125689.26

Max Salary 170049.54

How this job compares

Set against the 777 open Nursing Leadership jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$126–170K/yr
  • US median$112–148K/yr281 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $148K, is 13% above the US median midpoint ($130K) — in the middle half of Nursing Leadership salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 42 open Nursing Leadership jobs in Texas and 777 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Nursing Leadership postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (599 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 325 of the 777 open Nursing Leadership jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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