Nursing Director - Inpatient Services

Nursing Director - Inpatient Services

Sunnyvale, TX
Relocation Assistance Available

Lead with Purpose. Drive Clinical Excellence. Make a Real Impact.

We're seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Nursing Director of Inpatient Services to lead high-performing teams across Med-Surg/Telemetry, ICU, and Cardiac Specialty Unit (CSU). This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape patient care delivery, elevate clinical outcomes, and build a culture of excellence.

If you're a strong clinical leader ready to step into (or grow within) a Director-level role-even if you're coming from a Manager or Supervisor background-this is a rare opportunity to accelerate your career.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Community-based hospital with advanced specialty services typically found in larger systems
• Strong executive visibility and partnership with the CNO
• Opportunity to lead multiple service lines and drive measurable outcomes
• Expanding footprint with robust outpatient services across the region
• A culture that values innovation, evidence-based practice, and leadership development

What You'll Do
Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor Nurse Managers and frontline teams across multiple inpatient units
• Drive both short- and long-term strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Clinical & Operational Excellence

• Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, staffing, and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
• Champion evidence-based practice (EBP) to improve outcomes and reduce risk

Performance & Financial Management

• Manage departmental budgets and staffing productivity (HPPD)
• Monitor KPIs and implement performance improvement initiatives
• Partner with leadership to enhance patient satisfaction (HCAHPS/Press Ganey)

Team Development & Engagement

• Build and sustain high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship
• Oversee orientation, education, and ongoing professional development
• Promote a strong culture aligned with the organization's mission and values

Collaboration & Influence

• Work closely with physicians, executive leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
• Serve as a key advisor to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
• Address patient and physician concerns with professionalism and urgency

What You Bring
Required

• Active Texas RN License (must be your primary state)
• BLS & ACLS (AHA) certifications
• 3+ years of acute care experience (ICU + Med-Surg/Telemetry)
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership presence, and communication skills

Preferred

• Prior leadership experience (Manager/Supervisor or above)
• Bachelor's in Nursing (Master's preferred)
• National certification in specialty area
• Experience with quality improvement, budgeting, and staff development

Open to emerging leaders: If you're a strong clinical nurse leader ready to step into a Director role, we encourage you to apply.

About the Organization

This hospital blends the personalized feel of a community facility with the capabilities of a larger medical center. With extensive outpatient services-including imaging, wound care, sleep medicine, rehab, and freestanding EDs-it serves a rapidly growing population across Sunnyvale, Forney, Mesquite, Seagoville, and surrounding areas.

What Success Looks Like

• High-performing, engaged nursing teams
• Improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction scores
• Efficient staffing and budget management
• Strong alignment with organizational goals and culture

If you're ready to lead, influence, and make a meaningful difference in patient care-this is your opportunity.