DIRECTOR OF NURSING / NICU

Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in San Antonio seeks a Director of Nursing to support the Chief Nursing Officer in overseeing nursing and patient care functions. This role involves managing resources, ensuring staff competency, and maintaining quality outcomes across multiple units.

Benefits

Incentive opportunity

Full benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing and patient care functions within the hospital.
• Manage resources for one or two departments on a 24-hour basis.
• Ensure high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Hospital operational knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Business

Job description

Job Title: Director of Nursing

Salary & Benefits: $110,000 - $140,000 annually + incentive opportunity + full benefits.

Role Overview: This leadership role supports the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in overseeing all nursing and patient care functions within the hospital. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practices across multiple units. The role involves 24/7 oversight of designated areas, ensuring high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, staff competency, and resource management.

Position Summary

The Director manages resources for one or 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 a related field

Minimum Experience

5 years of experience in the relevant discipline or specialty

Preferred Experience

3-5 years of progressively responsible management experience

Certifications & Licensure

Current Texas State License for Registered Nurse

Preferred Certifications

Specialty or administration certification is desirable

Qualifications

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership, hospital operational knowledge, and ability to serve as a role model and advocate for nursing.