Executive Nurse Leader - Patient-Centered Care & Quality

CHRISTUS Health; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer (Executive) for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital in San Marcos, TX. This role provides strategic direction for nursing care, quality, and patient safety, while embedding high reliability principles and shared governance across the ministry.

The incumbent will lead interdisciplinary teams, empower nursing practice, and partner with senior leaders to align resources, policy, and programs with the organization’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSN from an accredited university.
• MSN or related field preferred for executive leadership.
• Experience directing nursing at a healthcare system level.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for nursing care delivery across CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital, San Marcos.
• Lead quality, safety, and evidence-based patient-centered care initiatives.
• Foster governance, interdisciplinary teamwork, and nurse-physician collaboration.
• Advise senior leadership on nursing operations and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

BSN

MSN or related field

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer (Executive) for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital in San Marcos, TX. This role provides strategic direction for nursing care, quality, and patient safety, while embedding high reliability principles and shared governance across the ministry.

The incumbent will lead interdisciplinary teams, empower nursing practice, and partner with senior leaders to align resources, policy, and programs with the organization’s mission and values.