DIRECTOR OF NURSING / NICU

Hire Horizons; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in San Antonio is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee multiple departments. This role involves leadership in nursing practice, ensuring high-quality patient care, and managing resources effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing management and a commitment to fostering positive relationships within the hospital.

Benefits

Full Benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the discipline or specialty.
• 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing resources for one to two departments.
• Accountable for budget management, staff recruitment, and achieving quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

110-140K+ Annual Incentive Opportunity + Full Benefits.

This role provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO) responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions/services within the hospital organization. The role will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice across multiple units. It requires 24/7 accountability for the assigned areas. The role supports the CNO in ensuring high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, maintaining clinical staff competency, and managing resources effectively related to patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing resources for one to two departments on a 24-hour basis. Responsibilities include budget management, resource utilization, staff recruitment and management, achieving quality outcomes, performance improvement, monitoring service quality and quantity, fostering positive relationships with staff and other departments, and equipment management. Completes established competencies within the designated introductory period. Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION :

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

PREFERRED EDUCATION :

Master's Degree in Nursing, Business, or a related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

5 years of experience in the discipline or specialty

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

3-5 years of progressively responsible management experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE :

Current Texas State License for Registered Nurse

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE :

Specialty or administrative certifications are desired. The candidate must hold an active and current registered nurse license in the state of practice. The candidate should possess effective interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership ability, hospital operational knowledge, and serve as a role model and advocate for nursing.

Qualifications

Education :

Required : Associate degree from an accredited nursing school with a bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field or a BSN.

Preferred : MSN or master's in a healthcare-related field.

Experience :

Required : 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position.

Certifications :

Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice as required by law, regulation, or policy in the state of practice. AHA BLS certification is required.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year