Director of Inpatient Nursing

Published
April 4, 2026
Location
Dallas Region, Texas
Category
Job Type
State
Texas
Region
Southwest

Description

Nursing Director - Inpatient Services

Dallas TX Region (Tenet Healthcare)

We are seeking an Inpatient Services Nursing Director is responsible for the care of patients & provides leadership to in the inpatient settings: Med-Surg/Telemetry, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & Cardiac Specialty Unit (CSU).

The Director is accountable for the clinical, operational, and fiscal performance of the designated unit.

Consults with staff, physicians and the CNO on nursing problems and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.  Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.  Assists in formulating budget.

 

Typically provides leadership to managers and /or frontline level professional staff

Develops long-term plans and strategies for area of defined responsibility aligned with established functional strategies, and works with subordinate managers to operationalize and execute the strategy

Meets staffing productivity goals for each department on predetermined basis. (HPPD)

Communicates priorities and expectations, monitors progress, and provides direction and course corrections

Establishes budgets and holds self and subordinate managers accountable for managing to achieve expected

 

 

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; baccalaureate degree, Masters preferred.

Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure. Texas MUST be home state of license.

3 or more years of previous experience in all aspects of management experience in area of expertise.

AHA BLS and ACLS required, national certification in area of expertise preferred.

CPI certification within first 6 months in role

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Additional languages preferred.

Strong written and verbal skills.

Basic computer knowledge.

 

Registered Nurse (TX)

3-5 years of Acute Care experience in ICU and Med-Surg/Tele

 

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $115,000 to $145,000

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available

 

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