Nursing Director, Geriatric Behavioral Unit Leader

The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life_ins

401(k) employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus in El Paso, TX seeks a Director of Nursing for the Geriatric Behavioral Unit. Lead the nursing team, oversee patient care quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across a multi‑unit setting, and partner with the CNO.

The role provides 24/7 leadership coverage for assigned areas, drives program development for high‑risk elderly patients, and mentors clinical staff to maintain exceptional standards.

Qualifications

• Active and current RN license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital setting.
• Psych nursing experience preferred.
• Current certifications as required by law; AHA BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to nursing teams and support the CNO.
• Oversee nursing practice on a multi‑unit level with 24/7 accountability.
• Ensure high‑quality, safe patient care and resource management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operations

Strategic planning

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

AHA BLS

Job description

The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus in El Paso, TX seeks a Director of Nursing for the Geriatric Behavioral Unit. Lead the nursing team, oversee patient care quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across a multi‑unit setting, and partner with the CNO.

The role provides 24/7 leadership coverage for assigned areas, drives program development for high‑risk elderly patients, and mentors clinical staff to maintain exceptional standards.