Director of Nursing Operations & Workforce Strategy

Inova Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Health in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Director of Nursing Operations to lead resource management, float pools, patient flow, and staffing. You will drive accountability, develop high-performing teams, and partner across clinical and interdisciplinary teams to optimize workforce utilization and throughput.

The role requires expert nursing informatics and operational analytics to guide strategic decisions, improve outcomes, and enhance the patient and team member experience aligning with Inova’s

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Virginia is required.
• At least 5 years of progressive nursing leadership and large-scale program management.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the hospital float pool and ensure best practices in patient flow and off‑shift operations.
• Coordinate communication across all levels of the organization on throughput and staffing issues.
• Serve as subject matter expert for nursing informatics and interpretation.
• Develop long-range plans and annual budgets for assigned clinical areas.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Operational leadership

Nursing informatics

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Inova Health in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Director of Nursing Operations to lead resource management, float pools, patient flow, and staffing. You will drive accountability, develop high-performing teams, and partner across clinical and interdisciplinary teams to optimize workforce utilization and throughput.

The role requires expert nursing informatics and operational analytics to guide strategic decisions, improve outcomes, and enhance the patient and team member experience aligning with Inova’s