Director of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Fort Worth, TX (Direct Hire, Full Time)

Director of Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Fort Worth TX
Schedule: Full-Time Days

Compensation & Incentives

• Salary Range:

  • Minimum: $95004

  • Midpoint: $118747

  • Maximum: $142506 (based on RN leadership experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: Considered on a case-by-case basis

• Relocation Assistance: Considered on a case-by-case basis

Position Overview

This is a senior nursing leadership role with 24/7 operational accountability for one or more Progressive Care Units (PCU) within a high-acuity acute care setting. Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer the Director of PCU is responsible for driving clinical excellence operational efficiency financial stewardship and team development.

The ideal candidate is a visible hands-on leader who balances strategic oversight with day-to-day engagement ensuring high-quality patient outcomes exceptional patient experience and strong staff engagement while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with nursing standards regulatory requirements and patient safety protocols

• Lead interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes

• Drive evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement initiatives

• Maintain accountability for departmental operating and capital budgets

Service & Patient Experience

• Champion patient- and family-centered care models

• Ensure consistent application of service excellence behaviors (e.g. AIDET Teach-Back safety rounding)

• Serve as a visible leader promoting empathy communication and professionalism

People Leadership

• Lead mentor and develop nursing leadership and frontline teams

• Support onboarding competency development and succession planning

• Foster a high-performing accountable and engagement-driven culture

Growth & Performance Improvement

• Identify and execute operational improvement opportunities across service lines

• Support organizational growth through innovation best practices and outcome-driven strategies

• Maintain ongoing personal and professional development aligned with executive leadership expectations

Financial Stewardship

• Manage staffing productivity and resource utilization effectively

• Promote cost-conscious decision-making without compromising quality or patient safety

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

• Masters degree in Nursing preferred

• Active Texas RN license or compact license with Texas as the primary state

• BLS and ACLS certifications required

• Minimum of 2 years of recent PCU acute care leadership experience at the Director or Manager level

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