Director, Nursing

Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ

7d•$88 - $164•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Nursing role involves clinical leadership and oversight of nursing operations across assigned hospital units or departments. The position ensures the delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care by developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Key responsibilities include monitoring quality indicators, implementing performance improvement initiatives, and overseeing the practice and development of nurse managers, assistant nurse managers, and staff nurses. The role also encompasses staff management, including recruitment, training, mentoring, and evaluation, as well as maintaining appropriate staffing levels and fostering a positive work environment. Regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, including accreditation standards, is crucial. The Director will also be involved in financial and operational oversight, including budget development and management, monitoring labor costs, and participating in strategic planning. Promoting patient experience and quality improvement through data analysis and continuous improvement programs is another core function. Finally, the role requires strong collaboration and communication with physicians, department leaders, executive management, and nursing teams, along with participation in hospital committees and leadership meetings.

Requirements

Clinical leadership experience
Supervisory experience
Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing policies and procedures
Experience in quality improvement initiatives
Experience in staff recruitment, hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluation
Experience in budget development and management
Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
Experience in collaborating with physicians and leadership

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing operations across assigned hospital units or departments.
Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Monitor quality indicators and implement performance improvement initiatives.
Oversee nurse managers, assistant nurse managers, and staff nurse practice and development.
Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff and nurse managers.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels and scheduling to support patient care needs.
Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
Address employee performance issues and disciplinary actions as needed.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, including accreditation standards.
Maintain readiness for inspections and audits from agencies such as ANC C, DOH, The Joint Commission, and CMS.
Promote infection prevention, patient safety, and risk management initiatives.
Assist in developing and managing departmental budgets.
Monitor labor costs, productivity, and resource utilization.
Participate in strategic planning and hospital operational initiatives.
Collaborate with executive leadership on organizational goals and nursing strategies.
Promote patient experience and quality outcomes.
Analyze patient care data and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement programs.
Work closely with physicians, department leaders, and executive management.
Participate in hospital committees and leadership meetings.
Communicate organizational updates and expectations to nursing teams.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance