Director of Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Texas Nursing Services • Fort Worth, TX

47d • $95,004 - $142,506 • Onsite

About The Position

A large, high-acuity acute care hospital in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking an experienced Director of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to provide enterprise-level nursing leadership across multiple specialized inpatient units. This role offers 24/7 operational and clinical accountability for progressive care, oncology/blood cancer, and renal transplant services, with a strong emphasis on quality outcomes, staff engagement, patient experience, and fiscal performance.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care PCU leadership experience at the Manager or Director level
• Supervisor or Charge Nurse experience does not qualify
• BSN required
• Active Texas RN license or compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications

Nice To Haves

• MSN or higher degree
• Experience leading multiple inpatient units in a high-volume or tertiary care environment

Responsibilities

• Provide shared 24/7 accountability for progressive and specialty care units
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with professional nursing standards and regulatory requirements
• Drive compliance with infection prevention, patient safety goals, and accreditation standards
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery, patient flow, and throughput
• Promote evidence-based practices and continuous performance improvement initiatives
• Champion a patient- and family-centered care environment
• Lead initiatives that improve patient satisfaction, communication, and service excellence
• Ensure consistent application of evidence-based communication and rounding practices
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large, diverse nursing workforce
• Support onboarding, education, and professional development of leaders and staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and engagement
• Identify opportunities to support service line growth and operational optimization
• Participate in organizational performance improvement and strategic initiatives
• Maintain personal and professional development aligned with leadership expectations
• Maintain accountability for operating and capital budgets across assigned units
• Monitor labor productivity, resource utilization, and cost containment initiatives
• Promote cost-effective practices while maintaining quality and patient safety
• Oversight of multiple inpatient units , including: Two Progressive Care Units (PCUs), Oncology / Blood Cancer Unit, Renal Transplant Unit
• Total Beds: Approximately 78
• FTE Oversight: Approximately 200
• Units operate at consistently high census
• Reports directly to the Vice President of Nursing Operations

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary
• Performance-based bonus eligibility (as applicable)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Tuition assistance, certification support, and leadership development programs
• Employee wellness, counseling, and financial planning resources
• Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees