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How much do achd jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for achd in Texas is $83,658.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $96,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ACHD?

ACHD typically stands for Allegheny County Health Department or Adult Congenital Heart Disease, depending on the context. A job in ACHD could involve public health roles such as environmental health, epidemiology, or disease prevention, or it could relate to healthcare positions specializing in congenital heart disease treatment. These roles often require specialized knowledge and experience in public health administration or cardiology.

What are some typical challenges faced by ACHD specialists in their day-to-day work?

ACHD specialists often navigate the complexities of caring for adults who were born with a wide range of congenital heart conditions, each requiring individualized and often long-term management plans. Coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, imaging specialists, and primary care providers, can be challenging yet rewarding. In addition, professionals in this role must keep up-to-date with the latest advances in congenital heart disease treatments and standards, as many conditions and therapies evolve rapidly. Flexibility and strong communication skills are vital, as patients may experience sudden changes in their health status, requiring prompt and comprehensive responses.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the ACHD position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ACHD (Adult Congenital Heart Disease) specialist, you need a robust understanding of cardiology, with advanced training or board certification in both adult and pediatric cardiology, as well as specific expertise in congenital heart defects. Familiarity with specialized diagnostic imaging tools, cardiac catheterization systems, and relevant electronic health record (EHR) platforms is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to communicate complex medical information clearly are important in building trust and guiding patients through lifelong care. These capabilities ensure optimal long-term patient outcomes, effective multidisciplinary collaboration, and high standards of specialized cardiac care.

What job categories do people searching Achd jobs in Texas look for?

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What cities in Texas are hiring for Achd jobs?

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Infographic showing various Achd job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $83,658 per year, or $40.2 per hour.

Director I Nursing Inpatient - ACHD/CPCU

Texas Children's Medical Center

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

$120 - $180/hr

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Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Houston, TX, United States

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Job Description

We are searching for an Director I Inpatient Nursing - Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) and Cardiology Patient Care Unit (CPCU) โ€“ someone who works well in a fastโ€‘paced setting. In this position, you will manage and oversee daily clinical, administrative, and human resource activities for the designated clinical area(s), including providing 24โ€‘hour availability. This position also coordinates, and ensures the delivery of highโ€‘quality, developmentally appropriate patient and familyโ€‘centered care at the unit level.

Position provides opportunity to lead leaders in the care of pediatric and adult patients within a top 10 honor rolled ranked Heart Center.

  • ACHD - 2 Direct reports
  • Average daily census: 11
  • CPCU - 4 Direct reports
  • Average daily census: 38

Think youโ€™ve got what it takes?

Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Partners with staff, medical, and unit leadership to ensure clinical excellence within a familyโ€‘centered care environment, utilizing multiple sources of information and reports as evidenced by trend identification and action plan development. Participates as a full partner with Medical Director and in partnership with healthcare provider team to ensure cohesive department communication.
  • Demonstrates astute fiscal accountability, for the area of clinical responsibility, as evidenced by the appropriate management and justification of resources, which includes personnel, equipment, supplies, and capital.
  • Creates and facilitates collaboration and cooperation among diverse groups, people, and professional disciplines to achieve desired results.
  • Facilitates staff participation and participates in the Quality Outcomes Program and/or unitโ€‘based quality initiatives for the purpose of developing and monitoring exemplary clinical outcomes.
  • Commits to the ongoing development of self, unit leadership team, and staff to achieve professional goals.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements
  • Bachelorโ€™s Degree Nursing
  • Masterโ€™s Degree Nursing, Business or healthcare field
  • RN โ€“ Licโ€‘Registered Nurses & BLS โ€“ Certโ€‘Basic Life Support
  • 3 yearsโ€™ experience in management/leadership
About Us

Since 1954, Texas Childrenโ€™s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best childrenโ€™s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this cityโ€™s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Childrenโ€™s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children โ€™s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on highโ€‘risk births; Texas Children โ€™s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children โ€™s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children โ€™s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Childrenโ€™s Hospital North Austin, the new stateโ€‘ofโ€‘theโ€‘art facility providing worldโ€‘class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children โ€™s Health Plan, the nation โ€™s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children โ€™s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children โ€™s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in afterโ€‘hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children โ€™s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

Texas Childrenโ€™s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Childrenโ€™s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 425758
  • Job Category Registered Nurse
  • Posting Date 07/11/2026, 04:25 PM
  • Degree Level Master's Degree
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift Day
  • Locations E 6651 Main St, Houston, TX, 77030, US
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