Clinical Director - CVICU

CHRISTUS Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Nursing Director to manage nursing services and staff within a department, ensuring high-quality, policy-compliant care for patients and families. The role focuses on implementing programs, monitoring outcomes, and guiding leadership teams to improve nursing performance.

The position requires RN licensure, a BSN, and 3–5 years of clinical experience plus at least 2 years in healthcare leadership; a Master’s degree is preferred and BLS is mandatory.

Qualifications

• RN license required in state of employment or compact state
• MSN/MPA or related master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
• Minimum 2 years of healthcare leadership experience
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Manages nursing services and staff to ensure quality and compliance with policies and standards
• Implement and monitor programs for safe and efficient nursing care for patients and families
• Monitor patient outcomes and quality and effectiveness of nursing care
• Oversee performance of teams and address staff training/development needs
• Advise medical staff and executives on nursing service strategies

Skills

Healthcare leadership experience

RN license in good standing

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing/Health Admin/Business Admin or related

Job description

Summary:

Manages the nursing services and staff for a department; ensures quality and full compliance with relevant policies and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing and monitoring programs and practices for the delivery of safe and efficient quality nursing care for patients and their families
• Ensuring consistent application of nursing services policies and standards throughout the organization
• Monitoring patient outcomes and quality and effectiveness of nursing care
• Overseeing performance of teams; identifying and addressing staff training and development needs
• Apprising medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service and strategies

Requirements:

• Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelors of Science in Nursing required
• Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or related advanced degree in health related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years' of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
• Minimum of 2 years' of healthcare leadership
• RN license in good standing in state of employment or a compact state , if applicable
• Registered Nurse (RN) required
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time