Executive Director, Patient Care Services - ACU & ICU - Palo Alto Hospital (San Antonio)

Come grow with us! At University Health, were building a healthier future with our community hospitals including University Health, Palo Alto on the south side of San Antonio, University Health, Retama on the northeast side of San Antonio and a specialty hospital in the medical center. We welcome driven healthcare leaders who thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a lasting impact.

University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients.

University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the regions only pediatric Level I trauma center . University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the regions only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center .

Why Should You Apply?

We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.

Continuing Education

Gym membership discounts

Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance

POSITION SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains management responsibility and accountability for clinical practice of nursing for multiple units. Promotes the University Health Customer Relations policy.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree in Nursing and current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required (Magnet). Masters Degree is required or enrollment in a Masters program. National certification (e.g. CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is required unless currently enrolled in school. National Certification will be required one year after completion of the aforementioned education. Eight to ten years experience in nursing with at least two years in a supervisor or managerial position is preferred. Experience in a 300+ bed hospital preferred.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required.