DIRECTOR OF NURSING / NICU

Food Management Search; 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 their NICU department. This role involves overseeing nursing practices, managing resources, and ensuring quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience and a strong nursing background.

Benefits

Full Benefits

Annual Incentive Opportunity

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing resources for nursing departments.
• Ensures high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job ID : e9e663cc-bee4-4cc9-ae4c-a0d5c7e18cde

DIRECTOR OF NURSING / NICU

Salary: 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 involves assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice across multiple units. The Director will assume 24/7 responsibility for the assigned areas and is accountable for ensuring high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, clinical 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, resource utilization, staff recruitment and management, quality outcomes, performance improvement, monitoring service quality and quantity, maintaining positive relationships with staff and system departments, and equipment management. Completes established competencies within the designated introductory period. Other 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 administration certification is desired

Responsibilities include maintaining an active and current registered nurse license in the state of practice, demonstrating effective interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership, hospital operational ability, and serving as a role model and advocate for nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Required: Associate degree with a bachelor's 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 as a manager or charge nurse.
• Certifications: Required: Current licensure, certification, or registration as per law or policy. AHA BLS certification.