Administrative Director – Nursing Services

The position involves providing strategic leadership and oversight for all nursing departments and clinical services, including units such as Medical/Surgical, Emergency, Surgical, and Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The role requires developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care standards to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes operating at an executive level, with accountability for maintaining practice standards and operational efficiency.

• Lead operational strategies across nursing services and participate in organizational planning and process improvements.
• Develop and sustain a comprehensive system of care promoting smooth patient flow, cost-effectiveness, and seamless transitions between care settings.
• Manage departmental budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor performance metrics.
• Foster collaboration among physicians, staff, and leadership to ensure excellence in patient care and staff satisfaction.
• Oversee quality assurance, investigate patient care concerns, and ensure regulatory standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission) are met.
• Lead personnel management, including recruitment, professional development, performance evaluation, and leadership cultivation.
• Develop operational policies, analyze data for decision-making, and lead service expansion initiatives.
• Maintain departmental facilities and equipment for safe, efficient care delivery.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required; RN licensure from an accredited nursing program essential. BSN or higher preferred.
• Experience:
  
  3-5 years in operations management preferred.
• Licensure & Certification:
  Current RN license, Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and BLS certification (within 90 days).
• Skills:
  
  Strong leadership, communication, strategic planning, financial management, and regulatory knowledge.

• Proven ability to analyze activities and outcomes, resolve problems efficiently, and lead program development.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with senior management, physicians, and staff.
• Experience in healthcare operations, personnel management, and regulatory compliance is preferred.