Nursing Director - L&D

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in San Antonio is seeking a Director to oversee departmental operations and ensure quality patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a minimum of 5 years in a specialized role, along with leadership and budget management skills. Responsibilities include directing daily operations, managing staff performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A supportive environment with competitive benefits is offered, prioritizing professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in discipline or specialty required.
• 3-5 years progressively responsible management experience preferred.
• Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage resources for departments.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for the department.
• Ensure quality outcomes and performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Staff Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing, Business, or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Mission Trail Baptist Hospital, we’re seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

We understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, health care & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program, employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Job Summary

The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and managing resources for one to two departments on a 24‑hour basis. Duties include budget responsibility; efficient and effective resource utilization; recruitment and management of staff; achieving quality outcomes; performance improvement; monitoring quality and quantity of services; maintaining positive working relationships with staff, system departments, and managers; and purchasing and maintaining equipment. The director completes established competencies within the introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Management:

• Establishes goals and objectives that support overall strategic plans of the facility/Baptist Health System
• Develops and manages the annual department operating and capital budgets
• Directs daily operations of assigned department/s
• Directs performance of staff
• Maintains objectivity in decision making, utilizing facts to support decisions
• Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System
• Manages to eliminate boundaries to achieve integrated, efficient and quality service
• Achieves ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies
• Serves as a resource to employees and customers as demonstrated by visibility and knowledge of issues
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to change
• Anticipates and responds to problems and risks
• Communicates effectively with all levels in the organization and with internal and external customers

Personnel Management/Development:

• Selects personnel for hire and promotion; takes appropriate actions regarding counseling, disciplinary actions, demotion and termination
• Directs, supports and coaches direct reports
• Responds proactively to employee needs and concerns
• Develops “experts” and “expertise” throughout the department and seeks employee input
• Facilitates consensus among divergent groups
• Minimizes staff turnover
• Acknowledges and rewards employees’ strengths and accomplishments
• Evaluates assigned staff performance and competency, providing direct feedback
• Assess learning needs, develop competency plans and provide opportunities for learning

Department/Business Unit Management:

• Interfaces on a regular basis with medical staff to communicate, receive information and promote satisfactory patient outcomes.
• Assures patient information is available to the healthcare team to facilitate timely, medical decision making.
• Utilizes data and statistical analysis as basis for decisions and actions and to improve performance.
• Demonstrates required knowledge and competencies for clinical systems to include but not limited to: HED, HPF, STAR, HEV, Accudose
• Demonstrates required knowledge and competencies for MS Programs to include but not limited to: Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Redesigns work flow and work processes to achieve customer satisfaction, quality improvement and cost reduction.
• Identifies high-risk situations and utilizes root cause analysis tools to achieve the elimination or reduction of risk.
• Supports case management initiatives and clinical improvement efforts.
• Demonstrates dedication to achieving quality outcomes; evaluates and communicates quality performance outcomes; collects and utilizes data to improve department performance.
• Demonstrates dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in service; talks and acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers. Role models Studer Principles and “must haves”.
• Assures department and staff readiness for each and every patient
• Assures department commitment to Performance Improvement and leads by example
• Serves as a role model for service excellence
• Participates in Performance Management program
• Participates in LDI
• Participates in BHS Quality Initiatives
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing, Business, or Related Field
• Minimum Experience: 5 years experience in discipline or specialty
• Preferred Experience: 3‑5 years progressively responsible management experience
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
• Preferred Certifications/Licensure: Specialty or Administration certification desired
• Required Courses/Completions (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.