Nursing Director - ICU, CSU & Dialysis

About the job Nursing Director - ICU, CSU & Dialysis


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Nursing Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Specialty Unit (CSU), and Dialysis . This role ensures high-quality patient care, supports nursing professional practice, manages departmental performance, and drives evidence-based initiatives to improve clinical outcomes.

The Nursing Director is accountable for staffing, quality, safety, service, and fiscal performance while mentoring nursing leaders and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead managers and frontline staff across ICU, CSU, and Dialysis units.
• Oversee clinical, operational, and fiscal performance, including budgets and resource management.
• Develop and implement unit strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, disaster preparedness, and patient safety.
• Address patient/family concerns, physician/staff issues, and operational challenges.
• Facilitate performance improvement initiatives and evidence-based leadership practices.
• Support staff education, orientation, and professional development programs.
• Promote staff engagement through shared governance and collaborative workgroup facilitation.
• Communicate vision, goals, and expectations effectively across teams.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing required; Masters preferred
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in critical care or related nursing units
• Experience in ICU, Cardiac Specialty Unit, and Dialysis preferred
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS Certification
• Completion of critical care course and CPI certification (within 6 months of hire)
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency; additional languages preferred