DIRECTOR OF NURSING / NICU

Mcare Agency LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in San Antonio is seeking a Director of Nursing for their NICU department. This role involves overseeing nursing practices, managing resources, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background and a commitment to excellence in nursing standards. Full benefits and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

401(k) and matching

Dental, health, and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5 years in nursing discipline or specialty required.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and support to the CNO.
• Manages resources for nursing departments on a 24-hour basis.
• Ensures high-quality and safe nursing care.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

About the job: DIRECTOR OF NURSING / NICU

Location: San Antonio, TX

Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 / yr

CA168-2736311

Compensation: 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. The role involves assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice across multiple units, with 24/7 responsibility for assigned areas. It supports the CNO in ensuring high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, clinical staff competency, and resource management.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director manages resources for one to two departments on a 24-hour basis, including budget management, resource utilization, staff recruitment and management, quality outcomes, performance improvement, and maintaining positive relationships with staff and other departments. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Nursing, Business, or Related Field

Minimum Experience: 5 years in 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 certification desired. Must hold an active and current registered nurse license in the state of practice, with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership, hospital operational ability, and the capacity to serve as a role model and advocate for nursing.

Additional Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited nursing school with a bachelor's in a health care-related field or BSN (Required)
• MSN or master's in a health care-related field (Preferred)
• At least 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position (Required)
• Current licensure, certification, or registration to practice as required by law, regulation, or policy. AHA BLS certification (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Benefits include:

• 401(k) and matching
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement