Manager of ED

Overview

Advent Health Central Texas is seeking their next dynamic Manager of 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 comprised of 80,000 employees spanning 50+ hospitals and 70+ outpatient facilities in 7 states nationwide.
• Founded in 1978, Advent Health Central Texas is part of a multi-campus system that includes a 148-bed acute-care hospital in Killeen, a 60-bed psychiatric care facility (Behavioral Health Center), and 25 beds at a Lampasas campus.
• Advent Health Central Texas offers a wide range of services including emergency care (24/7), women’s care, heart and vascular programs, behavioral health, imaging services, and orthopedics.
• Advent Health Central Texas serves as a 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 in central Texas, about an hour north of Austin. It’s best known as the home of Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), one of the largest military installations in the world, which strongly influences the city’s culture, economy, and population diversity.
• The Killeen Independent School District (KISD) serves the area with numerous elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as specialized programs for military families. Central Texas College and nearby Texas A&M University–Central Texas offer higher education opportunities for both civilian and military students.
• Killean’s economy thrives on its close ties to the military, healthcare, retail, and construction industries. The city has experienced steady growth, with new businesses, housing developments, and infrastructure projects supporting its expanding population.
• Residents enjoy a strong sense of community rooted in military pride and cultural diversity. Killeen offers family-friendly amenities like Lions Club Park, Still house Hollow Lake, and various community events that highlight local art, music, and food.

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:

Sheetal Kesari

Executive Search Director

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