Director of Nursing

Sentara Health Plans; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sentara Louise Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the delivery of high-quality patient care across units. The role focuses on aligning strategic planning, operations, and nursing leadership with Sentara Health’s mission and Magnet nursing standards.

The position requires an advanced degree preference, an active VA RN license, and a minimum five years in nursing leadership, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active RN license in VA required; NE-BC or CENP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of high-quality nursing services across multiple units.
• Lead and oversee fiscal, HR, and policy administration within a multi-skilled environment.
• Drive strategy, planning, and process improvements to ensure patient-centered care and Magnet standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

## Director of NursingApply: On-Site: Suffolk, VA: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR-105899**City/State**Suffolk, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:**Sentara Louise Obici Hospital is a 175-bed, state-of-the-art acute care hospital serving Suffolk and the Western Tidewater region of Virginia. Recognized as a Magnet designated hospital for nursing excellence and an accredited Primary Stroke Center, Obici is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including orthopedic and spine care, heart and vascular services, women's health and maternity care, advanced imaging, surgical services, behavioral health, and weight loss surgery. As part of Sentara Health, Obici is dedicated to improving health every day through innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence. The Director of Nursing at Sentara Louise Obici Hospital is responsible for coordinating the delivery of high-quality services that meet or exceed customer expectations. This leader coordinates the development, marketing, and strategic planning of new and existing services across multiple hospitals. The Director contributes to organizational success through achievement of system, hospital, and divisional goals, while setting the vision and culture, building ownership, and driving process improvement for sustainable, value-added services. Responsibilities include leadership oversight and administration of fiscal, corporate, and human resource policies and practices within a multi-skilled, multifunctional environment. **Location:** Sentara Louise Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA **Education*** Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required* Master’s Degree strongly preferred **Certification/Licensure*** Active RN license in VA required* NE-BC (Nurse Executive-Board Certified) or CENP (Certified in Executive Nursing Practice) Certification preferred **Experience*** Minimum five years of experience in Nursing Leadership requiredWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $146,702.40 - $228,966.40 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits. **Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career****•** Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.**Sentara Obici Hospital**, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.**Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer** and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.