This leadership role involves overseeing clinical and operational performance across assigned areas, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. The Director of Nursing develops and manages nursing teams, fosters a positive culture, and drives professional growth, while also managing departmental budgets and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
Evaluate the learning needs of individuals and the department, ensuring in-service and training programs meet identified needs
Promote staff competency through proper orientation, skill validation, and education
Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote consistency, best practices, and regulatory compliance
Lead clinical and operational performance across assigned areas and serve as a liaison ensuring clear effective communication, collaboration with other departments to support seamless care coordination
Lead and develop nursing teams by cultivating a positive, inclusive culture where staff are empowered, professionally supported, and aligned with organizational values
Promote strong frontline leadership, drive professional growth, foster engagement, and build high performing, accountable teams
Develop and implement departmental safety programs
Oversee the development and implementation of strategies to achieve departmental and organizational objectives
Maintain effective departmental communication through regular staff meetings and facilitate information flow between departments and administration
Foster an environment of service excellence for patients, families, physicians, and the community
Develop and manage the annual budget in coordination with finance, monitoring and adjusting to ensure effective use of resources
Recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing nursing leadership workforce, ensuring workforce stability and developing strong leadership pipelines
Review labor management reports and ensure established goals are met
Oversee the selection, education, staffing, and disciplining of staff members in compliance with organizational standards, policies, and practices
Ensure compliance with safety and legal requirements as established by governing and regulatory agencies
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate marketing and program development initiatives in coordination with leadership staff and hospital administration
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's of Nursing
2+ years of leadership experience
2+ years of nursing experience
Registered Nurse (RN) certification
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
Demonstrates a broad clinical nursing knowledge
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Demonstrates competency in personal leadership abilities
Demonstrates the ability to develop and mentor others to their optimum levels of skill and professionalism
Demonstrates business and human resource skills as they relate to assigned areas of service
Demonstrates competency in regard to communication and relationship building
Demonstrates the ability to include evidence-based practice standards for care delivery in their area of specialty
Is a role model for professionalism
Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, including the direct management of multiple departments throughout the hospital
Demonstrates knowledge of organizational chain of command and follows as appropriate for decision-making
Demonstrates knowledge of strategic and financial planning and management
Demonstrates knowledge of standards related to clinical practice
Possesses delegation skills and the ability to multitask
Able to function in stressful and emergency situations with strong detail orientation
Has computer skills and is adept as a change agent
Committed to the advancement of nursing practice and the nursing profession, along with staff education and development
Requires ability for independent, professional judgment on clinical issues
Effective communicator in all modalities with good customer service skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Nice to have:
Master's of Nursing
5+ years of nursing experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance from Day One
Paid Time Off from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits
Important Details
Shift: Day
About the Company
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