Nursing Director, PCU/Med Surg Inpatient Services, Jewish Hospital

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Director provides leadership and strategic oversight for assigned PCU and Med Surg Inpatient Services departments at Jewish Hospital. The role is accountable for patient care delivery, fiscal stewardship, staff development, resource utilization, and patient experience, while promoting quality, safety, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Director develops and executes departmental goals aligned with UofL Health’s mission and operational priorities, oversees nursing practice and clinical protocols, and supports evidence-based, patient-centered care. The position leads personnel actions and nursing leaders, develops staffing patterns and budgets, monitors productivity and supply resources, and promotes shared governance and staff engagement. It also builds collaborative relationships across clinical teams and with community partners, supports quality and regulatory compliance, participates in community outreach, and serves as Administrator on Call as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role requires a BSN, an active Kentucky RN license or compact license with Kentucky privileges, and AHA-accredited BLS. A minimum of four years of related professional experience, including two years at a leadership level in a matrix management organization, is required. A master’s degree and a PhD or DNP are preferred; national nursing certification in the specialty is preferred and may be obtained after hire if not already held.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited or approved school of nursing.
At least four years of related professional experience, including two years in a leadership-level role in a matrix management organization.
Proven ability to direct or facilitate the work of peers and subordinates through teamwork and team building.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with physicians, hospital staff, educational institution representatives, and other professionals.
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
Compliance with National Patient Safety standards, organizational policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing, Administration, Education, or another leadership field from an accredited or approved school of nursing.
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited or approved school of nursing.
National nursing certification in the field of specialty; may be obtained after hire if not held at the time of hire.
A portfolio demonstrating increasing responsibility may be considered in lieu of traditional management history.

Responsibilities

Lead the formulation and execution of departmental strategic goals aligned with the health system’s mission, vision, and operational priorities.
Design, direct, and oversee nursing practice, clinical protocols, and services to patients and families in accordance with evidence-based standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
Lead personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff development; coach nursing leaders and address performance issues when necessary.
Collaborate with Finance on annual operating budgets, monitor budget performance, address variances, and ensure supply inventories support uninterrupted patient care.
Develop and maintain departmental base staffing patterns, aligning staffing plans with patient care needs, productivity benchmarks, regulatory standards, and quality objectives.
Promote shared governance and staff participation in departmental and organizational nursing councils.
Encourage evidence-based practice, clinical inquiry, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Promote UofL Health’s culture, values, and service excellence through initiatives and programs.
Directly supervise assigned staff, establish expectations, provide feedback and coaching, and recognize performance.
Serve as a clinical and operational resource and build collaborative relationships with medical staff, departmental leaders, employees, and community partners.
Participate in community outreach, health education, public events, and hospital-sponsored activities.
Serve as Administrator on Call as needed, providing oversight and decision support during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Participate in training, development, continuing education, performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities.
Support compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory standards, organizational policies, the code of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, patients, and families, including in stressful or emergency situations.
Assist other nursing care team members and disciplines, and perform other duties as assigned.