Director I Nursing Inpatient - ACHD/CPCU

Houston, TXFull-timePosted Jul 13, 2026

We are searching for an Director I Inpatient Nursing - Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) and Cardiology Patient Care Unit (CPCU) -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will manage and oversee daily clinical, administrative, and human resource activities for the designated clinical area(s), including providing 24-hour availability. This position also coordinates, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, developmentally appropriate patient and family-centered care at the unit level.

Position provides opportunity to lead leaders in the care of pediatric and adult patients within a top 10 honor rolled ranked Heart Center.

 

ACHD

  • 16 bed universal care model unit
  • 2 Direct reports 
  • Average daily census: 11

 

CPCU

  • 48 bed stepdown/acute care unit
  • 4 Direct reports 
  • Average daily census: 38

 

 

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Partners with staff, medical, and unit leadership to ensure clinical excellence within a family-centered care environment, utilizing multiple sources of information and reports as evidenced by trend identification and action plan development. Participates as a full partner with Medical Director and in partnership with healthcare provider team to ensure cohesive department communication
  • Demonstrates astute fiscal accountability, for the area of clinical responsibility, as evidenced by the appropriate management and justification of resources, which includes personnel, equipment, supplies, and capital
  • Creates and facilitates collaboration and cooperation among diverse groups, people, and professional disciplines to achieve desired results
  • Facilitates staff participation and participates in the Quality Outcomes Program and/or unit-based quality initiatives for the purpose of developing and monitoring exemplary clinical outcomes
  • Commits to the ongoing development of self, unit leadership team, and staff to achieve professional goals

 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

 

Skills & Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Nursing
  • Master's Degree Nursing, Business or healthcare field
  • RN - Lic-Registered Nurses & BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support
  • 5 years’ experience in management/leadership  

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