Executive Director, Trauma Care Services (72-Bed High-Acuity)

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

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.