Director of Nursing - South Texas Health System

UHS • Mission, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department Nurse Director shall oversee and guide nursing and clinical employees that are hired for their department. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff, patients, families, visitors, and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns and conflicts by identifying and assisting resolution. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills of their employees, assuring regulatory and accreditation readiness, and maintaining staff schedules, payroll, orientation, staff meetings, policies, performance improvement, and is accountable for budget compliance and budget variance. Routinely works week days, but may need to support staff at other times when necessary. This position summary contains the most basic duties and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Requirements

• 4 years of previous RN experience required.
• 3-5 years previous management experience required.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas.
• Must have and maintain current certifications, according to unit specific needs (BCLS/CPR required upon hire).
• Familiar with basic nursing performance standards as outlined in the TX Nurse Practice Act.

Nice To Haves

• BSN (or Bachelor’s in related field) with master’s preferred (for new hires as of December 1, 2009).
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide nursing and clinical employees.
• Interact with hospital staff, patients, families, visitors, and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns and conflicts by identifying and assisting resolution.
• Maintain performance skills of employees.
• Assure regulatory and accreditation readiness.
• Maintain staff schedules, payroll, orientation, staff meetings, policies, and performance improvement.
• Ensure budget compliance and manage budget variance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager