JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:
When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
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Executive Director of Critical Care
47039
Full Time
NURSING SERVICES
Salaried
Director / Management Level
John Peter Smith Hospital
Description: The Executive Director is responsible for the overall organization, operation and direction of the assigned departments; responsible for providing quality service, positive patient satisfaction, fiscal accountability and identification of the departments’ performance expectations.Typical Duties: Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
Develops programs that support excellence in nursing care for patient, improve customer/consumer satisfaction, and promote positive employee relations
Represents department at internal and external institutional meetings and activities.
Develops and supports a shared-governance environment; encourages and promotes cohesive teams.
Collaborates with physicians for integrating input into department operations and goals.
Visualizes and develops new services, techniques, and projects that contribute to continued growth of the department.
Acts as a role model for Studer principles with patient care; works with Clinical Managers, physicians, staff and other hospital personnel to create and improve efforts.
Makes rounds on patients, staff, visitors, and physicians on a random basis to assess their care and promote patient satisfaction and good public relations.
Conducts and administers fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services and coordinating financial reporting.
Consults with medical, business and community groups to discuss service problems; responds to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans and promote health programs.
Contributes to the overall operation and enhancement of the Hospital District’s image.
Develops and implements organizational policies and procedures for the facility or department.
Develops and maintains computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personal activities and information to produce reports.
Develops instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
Develops or expands and implements medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation and community health.
Directs, supervises and evaluates work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance and other personnel.
Establishes objectives and evaluates operational criteria for department.
Establishes work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
Establishes and administers both capital and operation budgets.
Establishes and ensures compliance with accepted Standards of Practice/Care including consideration of age and developmental stage.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration and/or Public Health from an accredited University5 plus years’ experience in clinical nursing program development/management.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.
Preferred Education and Experience: Doctorate in Nursing Practice, PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: Certified in professional field – (Nurse Executive Certification).
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
The Tarrant County Hospital District, known as JPS Health Network, is a nationally recognized system anchored by John Peter Smith Hospital, a 582-bed facility in Fort Worth. JPS operates the county’s longest-running Level I Trauma Center and one of the nation’s busiest emergency departments. With 25+ community locations, Acclaim Health, and JPS Foundation, it expands access to exceptional, patient-centered care. As the county’s largest physician training institution, JPS offers extensive residency and fellowship programs, drives research, and leads in behavioral health services. A two-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recipient, JPS is governed by an 11-member Board and is committed to community well-being and medical innovation. Learn more at YesToJPS.org.
