Director of Nursing - Emergency and Critical Care

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Listing transparency2 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

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 Director of Nursing, you oversee nursing practice in various healthcare settings. You'll focus on inpatient and outpatient units in multiple facilities, utilizing your clinical expertise effectively. Your scope includes patient care areas like social services, ambulatory care, cardiology, respiratory, rehab, pharmacy, emergency medicine, and nursing. You will set goals for nursing units. Goals will align with patient care goals. You will create and implement clinical protocols, nursing policies, and patient care models. Initiatives to improve nursing quality will be led by you.

  • Essential Functions of the Role
  • Overseeing nursing services within your designated area within our organization.

Developing and executing operation plans for the nursing services that align with the organization's business goals.

  • Keeping track of daily performance, adjusting when necessary to maintain set productivity standards.
  • Partnering on quality improvement goals for your unit.
  • Communicating effectively with senior management and quality councils.

Examining any adverse occurrences, dissecting data and findings, recognizing trends and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Working alongside non-nursing departments to establish procedures and deal with issues to enhance patient care and satisfaction.

Participating in regular clinical rounds to identify patient needs through room, care environment, and safety rounds.

Ensuring your area of clinical care complies with all legal, regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements.

Designing and implementing metrics, reports, and tools to monitor service delivery and identify areas for improvement and further learning.

Coordinating with nurses, physicians, and managers to improve patient care. Promoting communication within the department for safety.

Key Success Factors

Experience partnering with various departments and medical disciplines in large healthcare institutions is valuable.

Have the ability to navigate complex problems and think critically.

Possess exceptional skills in verbal and written communication, along with the capability to deliver impressive presentations.

  • 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 Director of Nursing oversees nursing practice and operations across inpatient and outpatient units to ensure high-quality patient care. They are responsible for developing clinical protocols, monitoring performance metrics, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet organizational goals.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipPatient care managementCritical thinkingRegulatory complianceData analysisStaff coordinationCritical carePerformance monitoring

Critical Care Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 56% have no call, 78% 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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Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
26%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in McKinney

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Typical market rent
$1,773/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Health and Welfare Benefits
401(k) Match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO Accrual from Day 1