Assistant Director, Detention Health Care Services
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Primary responsibility is
acting as a clinical leader and resource within the Detention
Health Care Services Adult division. Responsible for oversight of
day-to-day operations within assigned areas to ensure high quality,
efficient patient care. Serves as a nursing liaison and primary
information resource and contact. Uses the quality processes and
best practice to improve clinical operations. Provides support and
direction for quality improvement, personnel, and general
operations by working towards departmental goals. Serves as a
liaison between physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments
and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office for the coordination of
patient care. Must be clinically competent in caring for assigned
patient population. Must work collaboratively with all members of
the healthcare team. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Graduation from an
accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State
of Texas, BSN preferred. Must have current American Heart
Association, and Health Care Provider card. National certification
(e.g. CCHP) in related field is preferred. Three or more years
nursing experience within the correctional setting. The employee
must also be fully clinically competent and maintain at least an
above standard score on annual evaluations, achieve and maintain
all required unit competencies and demonstrate customer relations
and organizational commitment. External applicants must have at
least one (1) year in an equivalent management capacity. LICENSURE
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of
Texas to practice as a Registered Nurse is required.
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