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Baylor Scott & White Health
Pflugerville, Texas

Director of Nursing Acute Care

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

  • We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
  • We never settle by constantly striving for better.
  • We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
  • We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

  • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • PTO accrual beginning Day 1
  • Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

As Nursing Director, oversee nursing practices and clinical services at Baylor Scott & White Health facilities. Use clinical expertise in patient care environments. Develop and implement clinical protocols and nursing policies. Negotiate resources between departments. Facilitate communication for seamless patient care delivery.

Essential Functions of the Role

  • Be accountable for steering nursing services within your designated area of work.
  • Monitor productivity daily, making necessary adjustments to adhere to productivity standards.
  • Drive the development, tracking and reporting of yearly quality improvement priorities specific to each unit.
  • Delve into unfortunate incidents, analyzing data and findings to single out areas for enhancement.
  • Form effective partnerships with non-nursing departments to raise the level of patient care and satisfaction.
  • Regularly conduct and participate in clinical rounds to identify patient needs and share observations.
  • Assure adherence to all relevant legal, regulatory, licensing, and accrediting norms.
  • Develop and apply metrics, dashboards, and tools for service delivery monitoring.
  • Encourage communication in the department.
  • Partner with nursing, medical staff, and operational directors for safe patient care.

Key Success Factors

  • Prior experience in a supervisory role would be highly favorable.
  • Demonstrable proficiency in problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • Better communication skills, including verbal, written, and presenting.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree
  • EXPERIENCE - (3) Three Years of Experience
  • CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitate (CPR): BLS or CPR Required.

Key Responsibilities

The Nursing Director oversees nursing practices, clinical services, and protocols across designated facilities to ensure high-quality patient care. They are responsible for monitoring productivity, managing quality improvement initiatives, and fostering effective partnerships with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipRegulatory complianceStaff managementData analysisResource negotiation

Acute Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 48% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
17%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pflugerville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k
Typical market rent
$1,639/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1