Director of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Fort Worth, TX (Direct Hire, Full Time)

NavitsPartners • Fort Worth, TX

10d • $95,004 - $142,506

About The Position

This is a senior nursing leadership role with 24/7 operational accountability for one or more Progressive Care Units (PCU) within a high-acuity acute care setting. Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer , the Director of PCU is responsible for driving clinical excellence, operational efficiency, financial stewardship, and team development. The ideal candidate is a visible, hands-on leader who balances strategic oversight with day-to-day engagement, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes, exceptional patient experience, and strong staff engagement while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Active Texas RN license or compact license with Texas as the primary state
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent PCU acute care leadership experience at the Director or Manager level

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Clinical Quality & Safety Ensure compliance with nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and patient safety protocols Lead interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes Drive evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement initiatives Maintain accountability for departmental operating and capital budgets
• Service & Patient Experience Champion patient- and family-centered care models Ensure consistent application of service excellence behaviors (e.g., AIDET, Teach-Back, safety rounding) Serve as a visible leader promoting empathy, communication, and professionalism
• People Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop nursing leadership and frontline teams Support onboarding, competency development, and succession planning Foster a high-performing, accountable, and engagement-driven culture
• Growth & Performance Improvement Identify and execute operational improvement opportunities across service lines Support organizational growth through innovation, best practices, and outcome-driven strategies Maintain ongoing personal and professional development aligned with executive leadership expectations
• Financial Stewardship Manage staffing, productivity, and resource utilization effectively Promote cost-conscious decision-making without compromising quality or patient safety

What This Job Offers

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