Job Description

Job Description

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Executive Director, Patient Care Services - ACU & ICU - University Health Retama Hospital

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Come grow with us! At University Health, we are building a healthier future with our community hospitals.  We welcome driven healthcare leaders who thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a lasting impact.

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University Health Retama Campus

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University Health Retama Hospital will be located next to the Retama Park Horse Track in Selma off of Loop 1604 and Retama Parkway.

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This community hospital also includes a 24/7 emergency department, labor and delivery unit, radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, neonatal intensive care unit/nursery, and inpatient units for both adults and children. The hospital will open in 2026-27 with 166 beds and is designed to expand to 286 beds as this area continues to grow. To make it even more convenient for patients, a connected 100,000-square-foot medical office building will offer appointments for a wide range of medical and surgical specialists.

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University Health is Leading the Way

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For more than 100 years, University Health has been here to heal, to improve health, to lead, innovate and advance the practice of medicine.  Above all, the people of University Health are here to serve all who entrust us with their health and lives with the highest quality care, respect and compassion.

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At the University Health main campus, University Hospital proudly serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas.

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Position Summary

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Under the director of the Chief Nurse Officer, is responsible for the daily operations of 120 beds in between Intensive Care (ICU) and Ambulatory Care Units (ACU).

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• Maintains management responsibility and accountability for clinical practice of nursing for multiple units. 
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• Manages programs and runs monthly Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI).
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• Participates in regional and national management organizations, keeping well informed on issues affecting patient care services and giving visibility to University Health.
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Education and Experience Requirements

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• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required (Magnet). 
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• Master’s Degree is required or enrollment in a master’s program.
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• National certification (e.g. CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is required.
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• Eight to ten years’ experience in nursing with at least two years in a supervisor or managerial position is preferred. 
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• Experience in a community hospital preferred.
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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

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

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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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• Extensive ancillary benefits
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• Paid Time Off
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• Excellent Retirement Plans
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• Prescription drug coverage
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• Flexible Spending Account
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• Pet Insurance
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Apply now and be a part of shaping the future of University Health!

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Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours,

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