Director of Nursing

ADVANCED SPECIALTY HOSPITALS • Houston, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead their team in a newly renovated facility. This role is ideal for a dedicated healthcare professional with extensive knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, eager to build and develop a team that delivers exceptional medical and security services to an at-risk population. As the DON, you will oversee and manage nursing staff and services, ensuring operational efficiency and high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities will include administrative and financial management, human resources, quality of care and clinical outcomes, patient and staff satisfaction, and change management. You will also ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while fostering collaboration between physicians and hospital staff to drive excellence in patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a University or an accredited School of Professional Nursing, minimum
• Ten years’ experience in Medical Surgical Unit, ICU, ER, or Acute Care facility.
• Five years’ experience in leadership role.
• Current Texas RN license
• Basic Life Support certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete annual requirements to include maintaining licenses, certifications, and passing an annual background check.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for nursing services within the facility.
• Develop standards of performance, policies, and procedures for designated areas of responsibility with a focus on safe delivery of patient-centered care in a high-risk environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, mental health professionals, and other healthcare staff to coordinate comprehensive care plans and integrate safety protocols.
• Maintains safe work environment and culture, promotes excellence in customer care, and staff well-being.
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff, including hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Direct implementation and ensure compliance with standards of nursing and professional practice that promotes optimum health care delivery along the lifecycle continuum.
• Oversee the safe administration of medications, including controlled substances, ensuring strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures and preventing diversion.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including patient safety, risk management, and performance evaluations.
• Manage quality patient care and quality patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient advocate.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting in accordance with facility policies and applicable laws.
• Manage nursing schedules and resource allocation to maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition.
• Participate in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient-centered care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
• Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

What This Job Offers

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