Director of Nursing Excellence & Patient Care

CHS Career Site; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead a unit’s nursing services, driving strategic and operational management for high-quality patient care. You will supervise staff, set staffing and budgets, and promote patient safety while implementing evidence-based practices.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor metrics, and serve as a liaison with hospital leadership to ensure effective communication and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or seven+ years of direct experience in lieu thereof.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience; supervisory roles encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight to nursing staff, including recruitment, training and evaluations.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care strategies.
• Manages budgets, resources and staffing to optimize care and control costs.
• Monitors care metrics and works with clinical teams to improve quality and satisfaction.
• Acts as liaison between nursing staff, administration and departments for communication.
• Leads infection prevention efforts and related staff education.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff.
• Ensures compliance with policies and standards; maintains attendance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff management

Budget management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Infection prevention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Healthcare software systems

Google & Microsoft platforms

Job description

CHS Career Site is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead a unit’s nursing services, driving strategic and operational management for high-quality patient care. You will supervise staff, set staffing and budgets, and promote patient safety while implementing evidence-based practices.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor metrics, and serve as a liaison with hospital leadership to ensure effective communication and compliance with standards.