Director, Patient Care Services

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Extensive ancillary benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Job summary

University Health seeks a Director of Patient Care Services to oversee nursing practice across multiple units and report to the Chief Nursing Officer. The role focuses on quality, collaboration, and program leadership to drive exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas nursing license, a Master’s degree, and national certification, with at least five years in nursing and two in supervision. Magnet preferred, community hospital experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required.
• Master’s Degree is required or enrollment in a master’s program.
• National certification in related field is required.
• Five years’ experience in nursing with at least two years in a supervisor or managerial position is required.
• Experience in a community hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains management responsibility and accountability for clinical practice of nursing for multiple units.
• Manages programs and runs monthly Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI).
• Promotes the University Health Customer Relation’s policy.
• Fosters and implements team-building strategies that create partnerships and collaboration within nursing.
• Plans with educational institutions for the availability of University Health facilities and mentors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s Degree

National certification in related field (e.g., CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.)

Job description

Director, Patient Care Services- University Health Babcock Specialty Hospital

Come grow with us! At University Health, we are building a healthier future with our community hospitals. We welcome driven healthcare leaders who thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a lasting impact.

University Health is Leading the Way

For more than 100 years, University Health has been here to heal, to improve health, to lead, innovate and advance the practice of medicine. Above all, the people of University Health are here to serve all who entrust us with their health and lives with the highest quality care, respect and compassion.

Under the director of the Chief Nursing Officer, is responsible for the daily operations of clinical practice of nursing for multiple units.

• Maintains management responsibility and accountability for clinical practice of nursing for multiple units.
• Manages programs and runs monthly Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI).
• Promotes the University Health Customer Relation’s policy.
• Fosters and implements team-building strategies that create partnerships and collaboration within nursing.
• Plans with educational institutions for the availability of University Health facilities and mentors.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required (Magnet).
• Master’s Degree is required or enrollment in a master’s program.
• National certification (e.g. CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is required.
• Five years’ experience in nursing with at least two years in a supervisor or managerial position is required.
• Experience in a community hospital preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Extensive ancillary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance