Senior Nursing Executive: Strategy, Care & Operations

Universal Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Edinburg, TX, seeks an experienced nursing leader to oversee patient care and nursing operations under the CNO. The ACNO role ensures alignment with current clinical standards and hospital goals.

This position emphasizes service excellence, budget awareness, and collaboration with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care across hospital departments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 or more years of progressive nursing management experience in an acute care or Behavioral Health care setting.
• Must be detail oriented and able to focus on nuances of multiple hospital operations.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of nursing clinical practices and management within the hospital setting.
• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.
• Effective communication skills with diverse groups, including physicians, managers, and employees.
• Knowledge of the financial implications of decisions including budgeting and forecasting for a limited number of departments and/or projects.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the CNO, coordinates nursing and patient care across hospital operations.
• Acts as CNO when needed and supports delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Provides day-to-day operational oversight for assigned departments.
• Implements strategy from CEO, COO, CNO and corporation to maximize quality and profits.
• Supports service line and business development activities in assigned areas.

Skills

Nursing management

Budgeting

Communication

Compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

BSN degree

MSN preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services in Edinburg, TX, seeks an experienced nursing leader to oversee patient care and nursing operations under the CNO. The ACNO role ensures alignment with current clinical standards and hospital goals.

This position emphasizes service excellence, budget awareness, and collaboration with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care across hospital departments.