Director Nursing Services

Community Health Systems•Bluffton, SC

About The Position

The Director, Nursing is responsible for the strategic and operational management of nursing services over a unit within the organization. This leadership position directs and supervises nursing staff, supports high-quality patient care and patient safety, and implements evidence-based practices. The role oversees staffing, budgets, resource allocation, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and professional development. The director collaborates with hospital leadership and interdisciplinary teams and may work in a staff role when required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or seven or more years of direct experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Three to five years of experience in a closely related field with a bachelor's degree.
Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Ability to foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
Strong time-management skills.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data-analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Three to five years of previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight to nursing staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies.
Manage nursing budgets, resource allocation, and staffing levels to optimize patient care while controlling costs.
Monitor patient care metrics and work with clinical teams to improve care quality and patient satisfaction.
Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, hospital administration, and other departments to support communication and collaboration.
Lead infection prevention and control efforts within the unit through audits and related education, as directed by nursing leadership and infection prevention.
Schedule employees to ensure effective use of resources and consult with leadership about potential staffing issues.
Mentor departmental staff, conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback on performance and development.
Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental strategy, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
Monitor expenditures and support cost-effective delivery of services.
Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to improve quality and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
Follow established quality-control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
Coordinate with leadership teams to improve service delivery and stay up to date with industry advancements, technologies, and regulatory changes.
Fulfill staff-role duties when required and meet the competencies established for that job.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.