Director Nursing Services

Altru; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Altru is seeking a Director of Nursing Services in Devils Lake, ND. This RN leader will guide clinical operations, oversee staffing and workforce planning, and drive a culture of engagement and continuous improvement. The role is 100% onsite with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional on-call leadership responsibilities.

Required: active RN license,Bachelor's in Nursing, and 5+ years of healthcare leadership experience. Visa sponsorship may be considered.

Qualifications

• RN license is required and active in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of related leadership experience in healthcare.
• Experience in operations, staffing and workforce planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical operations and interdepartmental rounds.
• Foster engagement and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling and workforce planning to ensure quality care.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Mentor and develop staff to achieve organizational goals.

Skills

RN leadership

People leadership

Employee engagement

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.

Location: Altru Hospital | Devils Lake 1031 7th Street Northeast Devils Lake, ND 58301

Pay Range: $104,915.00 - $167,918.00

Summary: Director of Nursing Services | Devils Lake, ND

Are you an RN leader who is passionate about building strong teams, driving employee engagement, and creating a positive workplace culture? Join a growing healthcare organization that is expanding its geographic footprint and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both staff and patient care.

Position Highlights

• Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• 100% onsite leadership role
• Occasional on-call leadership responsibilities
• Opportunity to be part of a growing and expanding organization
• Collaborative environment where your leadership directly influences team success and operational excellence

What You'll Do:

• As a Nursing Leader, you will play a key role in guiding clinical operations and fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.
• Responsibilities include:

• Leading daily clinical and interdepartmental rounds
• Facilitating safety huddles to support quality patient care
• Providing operational oversight, including staffing and workforce planning
• Supporting employee engagement initiatives and team development
• Driving process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and outcomes
• Building and sustaining a positive, collaborative workplace culture

What We're Looking For

• Active RN license
• Previous leadership experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Passion for employee engagement, team development, and culture building
• Experience with operational oversight and process improvement initiatives is preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN leader who wants to influence organizational growth, support high-performing teams, and help shape the future of healthcare delivery in the Devils Lake community.

Job Description Summary

The Director Nursing Services | Devils Lake is responsible for the management of Med/Surg, Emergency Services, Obstetrics, Swing Bed units. The Director establishes long-range plans for these areas within the framework of the Strategic Plan and established organizational policies. Plans, directs, and coordinates division activities for providing quality services for patients and other customers. The role develops collaborative working relationships with the interdisciplinary team and champions the behavioral standards while working to continually improve the quality of care and service. Conducts and coordinates hiring, training and scheduling of direct reports and conducts performance reviews. Functions as coach and leader for individuals and teams in facilitating the effective management of the Division. Establishes budgets and holds management team responsible for meeting budgetary targets. Consistently and effectively applies quality process improvement concepts in carrying out administrative responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and implements long-range goals that enhance services and support strong relational management with key stakeholders.
• Develops collaborative relationships with leadership, physicians, clinical, professional and support staff.
• Sets standards for operational performance for the division/department(s) and fiscal accountability.
• Develops and achieves annual financial targets and holds managers and employees accountable to budget targets.
• Recruits, develops, retains and leads a talented team of leadership and staff committed to accomplishing the goals of Altru Hospital- Devils Lake.
• Builds an environment of shared commitment to organizational goals and fosters an environment conducive to maximizing individual and collective productivity, emphasizing performance and collaboration.
• Conducts performance reviews, actively recognizes and rewards employees and takes appropriate actions when performance is not meeting expectations.
• Acts as a mentor and promotes professional growth of employees.
• Takes responsibility for personal growth and development and meets all system educational requirements.
• Seeks out operational efficiency and involves employees and physicians in workforce redesign, as appropriate to better serve the patient, as well as create a workplace that all employees can function at their highest competency and productivity.
• Leads and participates in acquisition of new technologies to ensure the highest standard of care.
• Collaborates with system leadership, local leadership, and providers, as required to ensure communications and relationships.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, department and outside agency standards relevant to services provided and ensures compliance.
• Manages processes to ensure all regulatory standards are met as well as works to prevent potential legal risk to Altru Hospital - Devils Lake, as appropriate.
• Accesses internal resources to assist in adhering to standards as well as ensures staff understands expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date

Education

• Required: Bachelors - Nursing

Work Experience

• Required: A minimum of 5 years Related Experience

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Visa Sponsorship

This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.

Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.

Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.

Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R8127

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

Culture & Benefits

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO). At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart.

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Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affitative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru's Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107.

Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.