Dir, Clinical Nursing

Corewell Health; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay program (Payactiv)

Discounts directory and deals

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Big Rapids, MI seeks a Nursing Director to lead the Nursing Admin department, delivering high‑quality patient care across the regional hospital(s). The role directs staffing, quality plans, and department education while aligning with organizational strategy and safety standards.

You will oversee budgets, performance management, and cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring staff development and effective clinical path implementation. Full‑time, day shift with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing, healthcare admin, or related field.
• 3 years of direct nursing experience required.
• 3 years of nursing leadership experience required.
• RN license in Michigan upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire from AHA or ARC.
• Board-certified Nursing Professional Development (BC-NPD) within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Develops department philosophy and annual operational plan with executive input.
• Ensures adequate staffing, hires staff, and manages performance.
• Promotes staff development through training and education.
• Oversees budgeting for department including capital and staffing.
• Maintains 24-hour accountability for high‑quality patient care.
• Coordinates intradepartmental and interdepartmental services.
• Fosters a culture of safety and quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or related field

BSN or DNP if Master’s not in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Nursing director assumes 24 hour accountability for the delivery of quality services within the regional hospital(s) by providing leadership and direction to department members, developing and implementing a department quality plan, consistently applying appropriate policies, procedures, protocols, clinical paths and standards of care, participating in the continuous performance improvement activities and, through support and implementation of an educational plan, targeting the continued development of their department staff members. This position requires the ability to assess, treat, care for, understand, and react effectively to the unique needs of the age of the patient population for whom services are provided.

Essential Functions

• Develops department philosophy, annual operational plan, goals and objectives that reflect and support the mission, values, vision and strategic goals of the organization in conjunction with the CNO.
• Assumes accountability for adequate staffing within departments. Recruits, interviews and hires new staff. Monitors performance, initiates counseling, disciplinary action or termination as appropriate.
• Promotes staff development through orientation, training and continuing education (i.e., seminars, inservices and workshops), delegation of duties and overall performance management. Takes the initiative and develops leadership behaviors which contribute to department-wide development by sharing ideas, personal knowledge and experiences openly and directly.
• Develops and recommends department budgets including capital, operations and personnel budgets, accounting for qualified and competent staffing, facilities, space and equipment needs to provide care and services for the organization.
• Assumes 24 hour accountability for high quality services delivered within department, continually assessing and improving the care and services provided, utilizing performance improvement principles; identifies the many customers served, develops an understanding of their needs and initiates actions to improve overall customer satisfaction; develops proactive behavior to anticipate and respond to customer’s needs; maintains quality control programs and safe work and patient care environments.
• Coordinates and integrates existing intradepartmental and interdepartmental services. Works cooperatively with other health care providers and community members to assess and provide appropriate services and identify needed services not currently provided. Integrates clinical, departmental and organizational strategic plans with community input and health care trends to create proposals for changes in the delivery of health care and services. Fosters a learning environment in all contexts.
• Creates and maintains a culture of safety by being knowledgeable about patient and environmental safety issues within the organization. Ensures that patient safety is improved and safety issues are addressed.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of nursing reports and records. Prepares periodic reports for administration as required. Meets requirements and standards of regulating agencies and organizations.

Qualifications

• Required Master's Degree in Nursing, healthcare admin, or in a related field. If Master's is not in nursing, then a BSN or DNP is required. Those in the Regional Nursing Director role before 8.22.2019 will have 4 years from January 1, 2020 to obtain the proper education for the role.
• 3 years of relevant experience direct nursing experience Required
• 3 years of relevant experience nursing leadership Required
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required
• CRT-Board Cert Nursing Professional Development (BC-NPD) - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center 1 Year required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Big Rapids Hospital - 605 Oak St - Big Rapids - CH West

Department Name

Nursing Admin - Big Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 am - 5 pm

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.