Administrative Director, Acute Care Services

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA seeks an Administrative Director of Acute Care Services to provide operational and clinical leadership for defined clinical care areas under the Associate Chief Nursing Officer.

This role ensures day-to-day performance, integration of services, and high-quality patient-centered care across Neurology/Urology, Pulmonary/Renal/Infectious Disease, Surgical/Trauma, Orthopedics, Oncology, and Infusion Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for Acute Care Services under the ACNO of Patient Care Services.
• Accountable for day-to-day performance and integration of Neurology/Urology, Pulmonary/Renal/Infectious Disease, Surgical/Trauma, Orthopedics, Oncology, and Infusion Suite.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and support services to optimize care delivery, patient flow, and throughputs.
• Support service line development, performance improvement, and alignment with Cottage Health's mission, vision, and values.

Job description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks an Administrative Director of Acute Care Services to provide operational and clinical leadership for a defined group of clinical care areas under the administrative direction of the Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) of Patient Care Services (PCS). The Administrative Director is accountable for the daytoday performance and integration of services within Acute Care Services, including but not limited to NeurologyUrology, PulmonaryRenal/Infectious Disease, Surgical Trauma, Orthopedics, Oncology, and the Infusion Suite, ensuring the delivery of highquality, safe, patientcentered care aligned with organizational priorities.

In partnership with the ACNO of PCS and interdisciplinary leaders, the Director translates strategic goals into operational execution, advancing clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, patient flow, and workforce engagement. The Administrative Director is responsible for achieving quality, safety, service, and financial outcomes across assigned departments, while fostering a culture of professional nursing practice, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Administrative Director collaborates closely with physicians, nursing leaders, and support services to optimize care delivery models, improve throughput, and enhance the patient experience. This role participates in organizational committees and initiatives, supports service line development and performance improvement efforts, and ensures consistency with Cottage Health mission, vision, and values.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

• *Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.