Nursing Director – ICU, CSU & Dialysis

Hr Journals; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hr Journals is seeking a Nursing Director for their ICU, CSU, and Dialysis units in Sunnyvale, Texas. The ideal candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality patient care and managing departmental performance. Key qualifications include an active RN license in Texas, a Bachelor's in Nursing, and 3–5 years of leadership experience in critical care. AHA BLS and ACLS certifications are required, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role promotes collaboration among teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in critical care or related nursing units.
• Experience in ICU, Cardiac Specialty Unit, and Dialysis preferred.
• Completion of critical care course and CPI certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for ICU, CSU, and Dialysis.
• Oversee clinical, operational, and fiscal performance, including budgets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, disaster preparedness, and patient safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Basic computer proficiency

Ability to speak additional languages

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Masters in Nursing

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

AHA ACLS Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

About the job Nursing Director – ICU, CSU & Dialysis

About the Role

We areseeking an experienced Nursing Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Specialty Unit (CSU), and Dialysis. This role ensures high-quality patient care, supports nursing professional practice, manages departmental performance, and drives evidence-based initiatives to improve clinical outcomes.

The Nursing Director is accountable for staffing, quality, safety, service, and fiscal performance while mentoring nursing leaders and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

What You’ll Do

Lead managers and frontline staff across ICU, CSU, and Dialysis units.

• Oversee clinical, operational, and fiscal performance, including budgets and resource management.
• Develop and implement unit strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, disaster preparedness, and patient safety.
• Address patient/family concerns, physician/staff issues, and operational challenges.
• Facilitate performance improvement initiatives and evidence-based leadership practices.
• Support staff education, orientation, and professional development programs.
• Promote staff engagement through shared governance and collaborative workgroup facilitation.

Communicate vision, goals, and expectations effectively across teams.

Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas

Bachelors of Science in Nursing required; Masters preferred

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in critical care or related nursing units

Experience in ICU, Cardiac Specialty Unit, and Dialysis preferred

Current AHA BLS, ACLS Certification

• Completion of critical care course and CPI certification (within 6 months of hire)

Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills

Basic computer proficiency; additional languages preferred