Director Patient Care Services

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES   

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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required (Magnet).  Effective January 1, 2016, a Masters Degree is required or enrollment in a Master’s program. Effective August 1, 2015, 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. Five years experience in nursing with at least two years in a supervisor or managerial position is required.  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.