Executive Director of Behavioral Health Nursing

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Director of Nursing to lead inpatient psychiatric nursing services within the Texas Behavioral Health Center. You will advance safe, recovery‑oriented care, oversee operations, and drive regulatory readiness and performance improvements across adult and pediatric units.

The role requires 5+ years of nursing management, a valid RN license, and experience with CMS/JCAHO standards. Competitive benefits and a mission‑driven culture are offered.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience: 5 years nursing management/supervisory experience plus clinical nursing.
Licenses: RN license and CPI or equivalent within 4 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide operational, clinical, and strategic leadership for inpatient psychiatric nursing.
Ensure safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care across units.
Lead quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and workforce development.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Clinical operations

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN license

Graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The role requires 5+ years of nursing management, a valid RN license, and experience with CMS/JCAHO standards. Competitive benefits and a mission‑driven culture are offered.

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