Manager of Emergency Department

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Manager of Emergency Department (ED)

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We are looking for a dynamic Manager of the Emergency Department in Killeen, Texas.

• The new Manager of Emergency Department (ED) will be responsible for the strategic planning, direction, and overall accountability for Advent Health of Central Texas’s Emergency Department with a focus on driving quality patient‑focused care that meets the needs of the community.
• The Manager of ED will oversee approximately 81+ FTEs and will have responsibility over the 50‑bed Emergency Department which is divided up into trauma/cardiac, general patient, behavioral health, vertical recliners, and overflow.
• This leader will focus on workforce and staffing initiatives such as mentoring new hires and junior‑level staff, recruitment, and retention rates. They will also collaborate closely with the physician team driving stable relationships across the department.
• The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on dynamic leader who brings Emergency Department expertise and a strong understanding of regulations and financials.
• Seeking a seasoned, adaptable, approachable, and detail‑oriented leader who can effectively collaborate with all levels of leadership. The ideal leader will balance the emotional needs of the team with accountability and a focus on process improvement.

• BSN is required.
• Active TX RN license is required.
• Active TNCC, ACLS, and/or PALS certifications are required; active CEN certification is preferred.

• Advent Health is a faith‑based non‑profit organization with 80,000+ employees across 50+ hospitals and 70+ outpatient facilities in 7 states.
• Founded in 1978, Advent Health Central Texas has a 148‑bed acute‑care hospital in Killeen, a 60‑bed psychiatric care facility (Behavioral Health Center), and 25 beds at a Lampasas campus.
• We offer a wide range of services including emergency care (24/7), women’s care, heart and vascular programs, behavioral health, imaging services, and orthopedics.
• We serve as the primary healthcare provider for the West Bell, Coryell and Lampasas County region, caring for more than 100,000 patients annually and employing over 1,200 residents.

• Killeen, Texas is located in central Texas, about an hour north of Austin. It is best known as home of Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), a major military installation that influences the city’s culture, economy and diversity.
• The Killeen Independent School District serves the area with several schools and specialized programs for military families. Central Texas College and nearby Texas A&M University–Central Texas provide higher education opportunities.
• Killeen’s economy thrives on its close ties to the military, healthcare, retail, and construction industries. The city has seen steady growth with new businesses, housing developments and infrastructure projects.
• Residents enjoy a strong sense of community rooted in military pride and cultural diversity. Killeen offers family‑friendly amenities such as Lions Club Park, Still house Hollow Lake, community events and outdoor recreation.

Sheetal Kesari
Executive Search Director
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