Chief Nursing Services Executive

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Barbourville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Director of Nursing Services to oversee the hospital's nursing departments and drive clinical excellence. The role emphasizes planning, organizing, and evaluating care quality while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

You will lead nursing leadership teams, shape budgeting, and promote staff development within a dynamic hospital setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, experience in nursing administration,

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in nursing supervision and/or administration.
• Formalized training and/or experience in effective management techniques.
• Current non-limited nursing licensure in the state required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred or higher education in nursing administration.

Responsibilities

• Manages the department through planning, organizing, and controlling activities.
• Formulates and implements departmental objectives aligned with hospital goals.
• Maintains standards, policies, and procedures for clinical nursing practice.
• Supervises staffing, orientation, and in-service education; ensures licensure and certifications.
• Oversees budgeting, reporting, and regulatory compliance; supports Total Quality Management.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing administration

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

RN licensure (state)

BSN preferred

Nursing degree (School of Nursing)

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Director of Nursing Services to oversee the hospital's nursing departments and drive clinical excellence. The role emphasizes planning, organizing, and evaluating care quality while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

You will lead nursing leadership teams, shape budgeting, and promote staff development within a dynamic hospital setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, experience in nursing administration,