Nurse Director II (DON) - Cherry Hospital
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Strategic & Clinical Leadership o Oversee the professional psychiatric nursing practice across the organization, ensuring policies and standards of care are evidence-based and uniformly applied o Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, organizational vision, and innovation Patient Care & Quality Improvement o Define and uphold clinical nursing standards, drive patient safety initiatives, and monitor quality metrics o Lead continuous quality improvement (CQI) programs and regulatory compliance, including Joint Commission standards Workforce & Talent Management o Oversee staffing strategies, nurse recruitment, retention, and professional development efforts for o Supervise nurse leaders, ensuring the nursing workforce operates effectively and aligns with organizational goals Financial Stewardship & Operations o Analyze operational efficiency and optimize use of resources — including staffing, supply, and technology Collaboration & Advocacy o Act as the nursing representative to hospital leadership, governing body, and external parties, advocating for resources and patient-centered care
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
- Six years of RN nursing experience
- Four years of experience in a Nurse Supervisor capacity
Nice To Haves
- Visionary thinking, emotional intelligence, and adept communication across all stakeholder levels
- Firm grasp of budgeting, operational efficiency, and resource optimization
- Deep knowledge of evidence-based practices, safety measures, and outcome monitoring
- Proficiency in state/federal regulations, accreditation processes, and CQI frameworks
- Ability to build relationships, promote collaboration, and represent nursing at board or external forums
- Capacity to champion new care delivery models, new technologies, and system-wide enhancements
Responsibilities
- Oversee the professional psychiatric nursing practice across the organization, ensuring policies and standards of care are evidence-based and uniformly applied
- Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, organizational vision, and innovation
- Define and uphold clinical nursing standards, drive patient safety initiatives, and monitor quality metrics
- Lead continuous quality improvement (CQI) programs and regulatory compliance, including Joint Commission standards
- Oversee staffing strategies, nurse recruitment, retention, and professional development efforts
- Supervise nurse leaders, ensuring the nursing workforce operates effectively and aligns with organizational goals
- Analyze operational efficiency and optimize use of resources — including staffing, supply, and technology
- Act as the nursing representative to hospital leadership, governing body, and external parties, advocating for resources and patient-centered care
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package
- Loan repayment opportunities
- Employment stability
- Rewarding professional opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
