DIRECTOR OF NURSING / NICU

Steele Staffing; 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 for the NICU. This role involves overseeing nursing practices, managing resources, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in nursing management.

Benefits

Full Benefits

Annual Incentive Opportunity

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing nursing resources.
• Budget management and staff recruitment.
• Achieving quality outcomes and performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

DIRECTOR OF NURSING / NICU San Antonio, Texas
$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 assist in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice across multiple units. It assumes 24/7 responsibility for the assigned areas and is accountable for supporting the CNO to ensure high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, staff competency, and resource management 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
• Efficient resource utilization
• Staff recruitment and management
• Achieving quality outcomes
• Performance improvement
• Monitoring service quality and quantity
• Maintaining positive relationships with staff and system departments
• Purchasing and maintaining equipment

Completes established competencies within the designated introductory period. Other related duties as 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 certification preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

Active and current registered nurse license in the state of practice. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership, hospital operational ability, and the capacity to serve as a role model and advocate for nursing.

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 charge nurse.
Preferred: Additional management experience is advantageous.

CERTIFICATIONS

Required: Current licensure, certification, or registration as per law and policy. AHA BLS certification.

Job Details

Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000 - $140,000 per year