Executive Director, Patient Care Services

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks an Executive Director of Patient Care Services to provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for a high-acuity trauma service line including a 30-bed Trauma ICU and 42-bed Trauma ACU. The role ensures safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with regulatory and evidence-based standards.

The position requires extensive nursing leadership experience, Magnet status familiarity, and national certification in related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required and current registration in Texas (Magnet preferred).
• Master's Degree required or enrollment in a Master's program (effective Jan 1, 2016).
• National certification in related field required within one year after degree completion; examples include CCRN, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for Patient Care Services.
• Oversees clinical operations, nursing practice, and interdisciplinary care across assigned units.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree

RN license Texas

National Certification in related field

Job description

Executive Director, Patient Care Services

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for Patient Care Services, including the 30-bed Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and 42-bed Trauma Acute Care Unit (ACU), representing a 72-bed high-acuity trauma service line. Accountable for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice standards.

Oversees clinical operations, nursing practice, and interdisciplinary care delivery across assigned units. Establishes and drives strategic initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, optimize throughput, improve workforce engagement, and ensure fiscal stewardship.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required (Magnet). Effective January 1, 2016 a Masters Degree is required or enrollment in a Master's program. Effective August 1, 2015, National certification (e.g. CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is required unless currently enrolled in school. National Certification will be required one year after completion of the aforementioned education. Eight to ten years experience in nursing with at least two years in a supervisor or managerial position is preferred. Experience in a 300+ bed 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.