Curative Executive Search has partnered with Parkland Hospital and Health System (Parkland) in the heart of Dallas, Texas to fill their role as Director of Nursing, Behavioral Health.

Highlights:

• $150-190K dependent upon experience
• New ECT Program (in planning)
• Exceptional support and resources

Key Duties:

• Guarantee timely, equitable, safe, and high-quality care to patients in the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit
• Lead and manage the Inpatient Psych Unit and cross-cover Psych ED and Psych Observation Unit with Cohort Director.
• Assist in starting, and lead, a BERT team
• Ensure accountability for all operational processes and staff
• 80 personnel - includes managers and assistant managers
• 28 Inpatient Psych Beds (plans to add 8 more beds)

Requirements:

• Nursing degree and Master's degree
• Licensed in the state of TX. Compact license and those eligible for a TX state nursing license accepted
• 3 years of progressive leadership experience
• Expertise in IDTP
• Experience in and understanding of inpatient psychiatric services, preferably in an acute care setting
• Ability to create an equitable culture, listen to and support staff, and create an environment of high accountability
• Shared governance experience, highly preferrable

Benefits:

• Well-resourced and significant senior-level leadership support
• Cohort Director to assist with cross-coverage and vacation/PTO coverage
• Supported by managers/supervisors in each unit as well as Nursing Operations Specialists that support the department
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to shape the future of services and make an impact on team culture
• Work with one of the largest and most respectable health systems in the country

Our ideal candidate considers themself a leader, not a manager, who prioritizes collaboration and employee engagement. If you’re looking for the opportunity to shape the future of your workplace and provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients and colleagues alike, continue below.