Methodist Health System
Nursing Director - Critical Care
Methodist Health System, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
The Director of Nursing for Critical Care which includes ICU (Trauma/Medical), Neuro Critical Care, Burn ICU, CVICU, intermediate care and transplant. The Nursing Director is responsible for service line nursing care delivery, standards of nursing practices, and objectives. You will organize and manage department(s), associated cost centers, and services. Strategic planning, development and project management are essential components of rewarding opportunity. You will plan, direct and coordinate the activities of the professional and supportive nursing personnel while regulating activities of these nursing units, analyzes and evaluates nursing services rendered. You will manage resources and provide leadership to accomplish hospital, nursing, and department goals and collaborate with the nursing and medical leadership team.
Responsibilities
Develops and implements strategic plans and goals in conjunction with MHS Strategic Imperatives and Goals.
Recruits, hires, coaches leadership team members and oversees human resources and staff development operations.
Establishes professional relationship with the medical staff to work collaboratively in program planning and addressing clinical practice issues.
Develop budgets, supervises operating within appropriate financial guidelines and explains budgetary variances.
Communicate clearly and openly
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
Be accountable for your performance
Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
Take initiative for your professional growth
Be engaged and eager to build a winning team
Other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
Masters-level preparation in nursing or related health-care field preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in a nursing leadership role with fiscal and human resource management responsibility required
Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas — required
Relevant specialty certifications — preferred
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification — required
Benefits / About Methodist Health System Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet-designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
TIME magazine Best Companies for Future Leaders, 2025
Great Place to Work Certified, 2025
Glassdoor Best Places to Work, 2025
PressGaney HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award, 2024
PressGaney HX Guardian of Excellence Award, 2024
PressGaney HX Health System of the Year, 2024
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.
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The Director of Nursing for Critical Care which includes ICU (Trauma/Medical), Neuro Critical Care, Burn ICU, CVICU, intermediate care and transplant. The Nursing Director is responsible for service line nursing care delivery, standards of nursing practices, and objectives. You will organize and manage department(s), associated cost centers, and services. Strategic planning, development and project management are essential components of rewarding opportunity. You will plan, direct and coordinate the activities of the professional and supportive nursing personnel while regulating activities of these nursing units, analyzes and evaluates nursing services rendered. You will manage resources and provide leadership to accomplish hospital, nursing, and department goals and collaborate with the nursing and medical leadership team.
Responsibilities
Develops and implements strategic plans and goals in conjunction with MHS Strategic Imperatives and Goals.
Recruits, hires, coaches leadership team members and oversees human resources and staff development operations.
Establishes professional relationship with the medical staff to work collaboratively in program planning and addressing clinical practice issues.
Develop budgets, supervises operating within appropriate financial guidelines and explains budgetary variances.
Communicate clearly and openly
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
Be accountable for your performance
Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
Take initiative for your professional growth
Be engaged and eager to build a winning team
Other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
Masters-level preparation in nursing or related health-care field preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in a nursing leadership role with fiscal and human resource management responsibility required
Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas — required
Relevant specialty certifications — preferred
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification — required
Benefits / About Methodist Health System Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet-designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
TIME magazine Best Companies for Future Leaders, 2025
Great Place to Work Certified, 2025
Glassdoor Best Places to Work, 2025
PressGaney HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award, 2024
PressGaney HX Guardian of Excellence Award, 2024
PressGaney HX Health System of the Year, 2024
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.
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