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About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As Director of Nursing - Free Standing Emergency Departments, you oversee nursing practice in our free-standing emergency departments in Wiley and Forney, TX. You'll focus on inpatient and outpatient units in multiple facilities, utilizing your clinical expertise effectively. Your scope includes patient care areas like social services, ambulatory care, cardiology, respiratory, rehab, pharmacy, emergency medicine, and nursing. You will set goals for nursing units. Goals will align with patient care goals. You will create and implement clinical protocols, nursing policies, and patient care models. Initiatives to improve nursing quality will be led by you.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Overseeing nursing services within your designated area within our organization.
- Developing and executing operation plans for the nursing services that align with the organization's business goals.
- Keeping track of daily performance, adjusting when necessary to maintain set productivity standards.
- Partnering on quality improvement goals for your unit.
- Communicating effectively with senior management and quality councils.
- Examining any adverse occurrences, dissecting data and findings, recognizing trends and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Working alongside non-nursing departments to establish procedures and deal with issues to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
- Participating in regular clinical rounds to identify patient needs through room, care environment, and safety rounds.
- Ensuring your area of clinical care complies with all legal, regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements.
- Designing and implementing metrics, reports, and tools to monitor service delivery and identify areas for improvement and further learning.
- Coordinating with nurses, physicians, and managers to improve patient care. Promoting communication within the department for safety.
Key Success Factors
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred, along with current professional certification in emergency nursing
- Two to three years of progressive Director-level leadership experience preferred in a complex healthcare environment
- Experience partnering with various departments and medical disciplines in large healthcare institutions is valuable.
- Have the ability to navigate complex problems and think critically.
- Possess exceptional skills in verbal and written communication, along with the capability to deliver impressive presentations.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree
- EXPERIENCE - (3) Three Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION-Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitate (CPR): BLS or CPR Required.
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As Director of Nursing - Free Standing Emergency Departments, you oversee nursing practice in our free-standing emergency departments in Wiley and Forney, TX. You'll focus on inpatient and outpatient units in multiple facilities, utilizing your clinical expertise effectively. Your scope includes patient care areas like social services, ambulatory care, cardiology, respiratory, rehab, pharmacy, emergency medicine, and nursing. You will set goals for nursing units. Goals will align with patient care goals. You will create and implement clinical protocols, nursing policies, and patient care models. Initiatives to improve nursing quality will be led by you.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Overseeing nursing services within your designated area within our organization.
- Developing and executing operation plans for the nursing services that align with the organization's business goals.
- Keeping track of daily performance, adjusting when necessary to maintain set productivity standards.
- Partnering on quality improvement goals for your unit.
- Communicating effectively with senior management and quality councils.
- Examining any adverse occurrences, dissecting data and findings, recognizing trends and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Working alongside non-nursing departments to establish procedures and deal with issues to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
- Participating in regular clinical rounds to identify patient needs through room, care environment, and safety rounds.
- Ensuring your area of clinical care complies with all legal, regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements.
- Designing and implementing metrics, reports, and tools to monitor service delivery and identify areas for improvement and further learning.
- Coordinating with nurses, physicians, and managers to improve patient care. Promoting communication within the department for safety.
Key Success Factors
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred, along with current professional certification in emergency nursing
- Two to three years of progressive Director-level leadership experience preferred in a complex healthcare environment
- Experience partnering with various departments and medical disciplines in large healthcare institutions is valuable.
- Have the ability to navigate complex problems and think critically.
- Possess exceptional skills in verbal and written communication, along with the capability to deliver impressive presentations.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree
- EXPERIENCE - (3) Three Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION-Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitate (CPR): BLS or CPR Required.
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Who's Hiring
- Saber Healthcare29
- American Medical Associates25
- Horizon Health23
- Genesis HealthCare21
- Regency Integrated Health Services21
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- Healthcare & Medical Services21
- Education2
- Technology & Software2
- Government & Public Sector2
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate director of nursing jobs.
- Active registered nurse licensure with no restrictions in the state of practice
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred
- Minimum five years of progressive nursing leadership or management experience
- Experience with Joint Commission accreditation preparation and survey readiness
- Demonstrated competency in budget management, staffing models, and workforce planning
- Current BLS certification and familiarity with electronic health record systems
Tips for Your Associate Director of Nursing Job Search
Align your resume to regulatory metrics
Hiring panels for associate director of nursing roles want to see outcomes tied to Joint Commission standards, CMS compliance, and patient satisfaction scores. Reframe your experience around specific improvements to those metrics rather than listing general nursing management duties.
Highlight your staffing oversight experience
Many postings specifically ask how many FTEs you have managed and whether you have handled scheduling across multiple units. Call out your largest direct report count and any cross-unit coordination you led so recruiters can qualify you in a single scan.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate director of nursing openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting carefully
An associate director of nursing role in acute care carries different expectations than one in skilled nursing or ambulatory surgery. Read the care setting closely and tailor your cover letter to show you understand the operational rhythm and regulatory environment of that specific environment.
Prepare a staffing contingency story for interviews
Interviewers for director-level nursing roles almost always ask how you handled a critical staffing shortage. Have a specific scenario ready that covers how you identified the gap, what you did in the short term, and what structural change you put in place afterward.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Before talking numbers, clarify the number of units, FTEs, and reporting lines in the offer. Associate director of nursing titles vary widely in actual authority, and understanding real scope protects you from accepting a role with director-level accountability at a manager-level pay band.
Associate Director of Nursing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate director of nursings?
The companies hiring the most associate director of nursings right now include Saber Healthcare, American Medical Associates, and Horizon Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and regional hospital networks tend to post the most openings at this level.
How many associate director of nursing jobs are remote?
About 6% of associate director of nursing openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other healthcare administration roles because the position typically requires on-floor oversight and direct staff supervision. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include quality improvement, utilization management, and telehealth program coordination.
How do you become an associate director of nursing?
Start by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an active RN license, then build several years of bedside experience before moving into charge nurse or nurse manager roles. Pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing or a healthcare administration graduate degree accelerates the path. Most employers also look for demonstrated experience managing staff, budgets, and regulatory compliance before promoting to or hiring at the associate director level.
Can you get hired as an associate director of nursing without director-level experience?
Yes, candidates with strong nurse manager experience and measurable leadership outcomes can be competitive for associate director of nursing roles, especially at smaller facilities or organizations promoting from within. The key is demonstrating that you have managed a team through a regulatory survey, led a quality improvement initiative, or handled a staffing challenge with measurable results rather than simply listing years of tenure.
What does the associate director of nursing interview process look like?
Most employers conduct an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the chief nursing officer, department directors, and sometimes frontline staff representatives. Expect behavioral questions around staffing decisions, conflict resolution, and regulatory readiness. Some health systems include a skills assessment or ask you to present a brief leadership scenario or quality improvement case before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to associate director of nursing jobs?
You can find and apply to associate director of nursing jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, care setting, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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