Director of Nursing

WMCHealth; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee operations within the Medical-Surgical service line. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality, patient-centered care by leading teams, improving patient outcomes, managing budgets, and supporting nursing standards. This management role emphasizes collaboration across departments and mentorship of nursing staff, making it ideal for experienced leaders committed to clinical excellence.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in acute care.
• Valid NYS RN license and BLS (AHA) certification required.
• Core competencies in clinical standards and staffing models.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational oversight for Med/Surg nursing units.
• Collaborates to improve patient outcomes and throughput.
• Champions nursing quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational

Interpersonal

Effective Communication

Education

BSN

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

EMR

Job description

The Director of Nursing is a key nursing leader responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care within the Medical-Surgical service line. The Director leads and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical operations, drive performance improvement, and support regulatory readiness. This position ensures nursing standards are upheld while supporting strategic initiatives, clinical excellence, and staff engagement. The role serves as a mentor, leader, and operational resource for Nurse Managers and frontline staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides operational oversight and leadership for Med/Surg nursing units, ensuring quality, safe, and efficient care delivery.
• Collaborates with AVP and Medical Director to translate clinical goals into operational plans, aligning with hospital and network priorities.
• Leads strategic and operational initiatives that improve patient outcomes, throughput, and patient experience.
• Oversees budget development, monitoring, and variance reporting for assigned units.
• Champions nursing quality improvement initiatives; monitors performance metrics and regulatory compliance.
• Prepares departments for accreditation, surveys, and compliance with CMS, DNV, NYS DOH, and Magnet standards.
• Directly supervises and develops Nurse Managers and supports their professional growth and succession planning.
• Participates in Administrator-on-Call rotation and leads in times of operational crisis.
• Fosters collaboration across interdisciplinary teams, facilitating education, team building, and process improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in acute care settings, preferably in medical/surgical units required.

Education: BSN required; Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or related field preferred.

Licenses / Certifications: Valid NYS RN license required. BLS (AHA) certification required.

Other:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communicator with ability to lead diverse teams and implement complex projects.
• In-depth understanding of clinical standards, staffing models, and evidence-based practice.
• Proficiency with EMR and healthcare operations tools.

Special Requirements: Exposure to patient care settings may occur.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement