Executive Director of Critical Care

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network seeks an Executive Director to oversee nursing operations across assigned departments, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship within a large North Texas system. You will lead clinical nursing program development, collaborate with physicians, and drive strategic initiatives.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of leadership in nursing programs, and Texas nursing licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, business, healthcare administration or public health required.
• 5+ years of experience in clinical nursing program development/management.
• Active licensure by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or reciprocity required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall organization, operation and direction of assigned departments.
• Ensure quality service, patient satisfaction and fiscal accountability.
• Develop and support governance structures; promote cohesive teams and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Collaborate with physicians to align department goals with clinical input.
• Develop programs and policies that advance nursing care and hospital performance.
• Administer budgets, establish rates for services and monitor financial reporting.
• Represent department in internal and external meetings and promote the hospital’s image.

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration and/or Public Health

Doctorate in Nursing Practice, PhD or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

• Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

Description

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall organization, operation and direction of the assigned departments; responsible for providing quality service, positive patient satisfaction, fiscal accountability and identification of the departments’ performance expectations.

Typical Duties

• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Develops programs that support excellence in nursing care for patient, improve customer/consumer satisfaction, and promote positive employee relations
• Represents department at internal and external institutional meetings and activities.
• Develops and supports a shared-governance environment; encourages and promotes cohesive teams.
• Collaborates with physicians for integrating input into department operations and goals.
• Visualizes and develops new services, techniques, and projects that contribute to continued growth of the department.
• Acts as a role model for Studer principles with patient care; works with Clinical Managers, physicians, staff and other hospital personnel to create and improve efforts.
• Makes rounds on patients, staff, visitors, and physicians on a random basis to assess their care and promote patient satisfaction and good public relations.
• Conducts and administers fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services and coordinating financial reporting.
• Consults with medical, business and community groups to discuss service problems; responds to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans and promote health programs.
• Contributes to the overall operation and enhancement of the Hospital District’s image.
• Develops and implements organizational policies and procedures for the facility or department.
• Develops and maintains computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personal activities and information to produce reports.
• Develops instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
• Develops or expands and implements medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation and community health.
• Directs, supervises and evaluates work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance and other personnel.
• Establishes objectives and evaluates operational criteria for department.
• Establishes work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
• Establishes and administers both capital and operation budgets.
• Establishes and ensures compliance with accepted Standards of Practice/Care including consideration of age and developmental stage.
• 21. Maintains awareness of advance in medicine, computerized diagnostics and treatment equipment, data processing technology, governmental regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration and/or Public Health from an accredited University
• 5 plus years’ experience in clinical nursing program development/management.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctorate in Nursing Practice, PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Certified in professional field – (Nurse Executive Certification).

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States