Inpatient Services Director RN

The Staff Pad

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pad is hiring an Inpatient Services Director to join the leadership team at a leading hospital in Las Vegas, New Mexico. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse leader who is passionate about driving operational excellence, ensuring quality patient care, and fostering a collaborative work environment. The Inpatient Services Director provides leadership and direction for the daily operations of inpatient services departments, including Med/Surg and Telemetry. This leader will oversee program design, development, implementation, and quality initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance, high performance, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited BSN program; MSN preferred, or equivalent education/experience combination.
• 10+ years of clinical experience with at least 5 years in management.
• Current RN license in New Mexico or Compact License.
• Active certifications in BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS required; TNCC preferred.
• Strong background in healthcare management, staff development, and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to design innovative educational programming and effectively communicate across diverse groups.
• Skilled in analyzing and addressing social and political trends that impact healthcare and patient education.

Nice To Haves

• MSN preferred
• TNCC preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of Med/Surg and Telemetry departments with a focus on quality, patient safety, and staff engagement.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive clinical programs and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Support strategic planning and operational objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets, including cost forecasting and financial impact of services and initiatives.
• Provide leadership in staff development, mentorship, and performance management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees