Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Budgeting, Business Strategy, Cardiology, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Critical Care, Director of Nursing (DON), Intensive Care, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Pharmacovigilance, Policy Development, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Staff Development, Staff Training, Telemetry
Sunnyvale, TX
Full-Time | Leadership Role
CompensationBase Salary: $115,000 $145,000 annually
OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Nursing Director Inpatient Services to oversee clinical and operational performance across key inpatient units, including Med-Surg/Telemetry, ICU, and Cardiac Specialty Unit (CSU).
This role is responsible for driving patient safety, quality outcomes, staff development, and operational excellence, while aligning departmental goals with overall organizational strategy.
Key Responsibilities- Provide leadership across multiple inpatient units
- Oversee clinical, operational, and financial performance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and clinical standards
- Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Manage staffing, productivity, and departmental budgets
- Support and develop nurse managers and clinical staff
- Collaborate with executive leadership and physicians
- Address patient and family concerns in a leadership capacity
- Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
- Lead staff education, training, and professional development
- Assist in policy development and performance improvement initiatives
Requirements- Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) License (must be home state)
- Bachelor s Degree in Nursing (Master s preferred)
- 3 5+ years of acute care leadership experience
- Strong background in ICU and Med-Surg/Telemetry
- AHA BLS & ACLS required
- CPI certification (within 6 months of hire)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Additional Details- Full-time position
- Full benefits package
- Relocation assistance available (for ideal candidates)
- No travel required
- Focus on patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical excellence