Director of Nursing
About The Position
Shoshone Medical Center, located in beautiful Kellogg, Idaho, is seeking a compassionate, experienced nursing leader to join their team as Director of Nursing. This role is responsible for overseeing the daily nursing and clinical operations within the hospital, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. The Director of Nursing provides operational leadership for nursing services by ensuring appropriate staffing, efficient patient flow, regulatory compliance, and the consistent execution of nursing practice standards. This position works closely with house supervisors, physicians, department leaders, administrators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth operation of patient care services while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Current RN Nursing License required.
- Must have Emergency Room experience.
- Must exhibit excellent customer service and communication.
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operations of nursing departments, including Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department, Outpatient Nursing, and other assigned areas.
- Ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate resource allocation to meet patient care needs.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate nursing leaders and staff.
- Oversee scheduling, productivity, employee performance evaluations, and staff development.
- Collaborate with house supervisors and department leaders to effectively manage patient flow and operational challenges.
- Implement nursing policies, clinical standards, and quality initiatives established by the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Promote evidence-based practice and a culture of patient safety, accountability, and service excellence.
- Monitor departmental productivity, budgets, and resource utilization while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, CMS Conditions of Participation, and DNV accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, executive leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid benefits for employees
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Retirement plan with up to a 7% employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- A collaborative, mission-driven work environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
