Director of Nursing - Transitional Care

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health is seeking a Director to provide operational and strategic leadership for designated nursing departments. The role champions our Safety Culture and drives continuous improvement while aligning with the organization’s strategic priorities.

You will translate goals into actionable plans, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure excellence in patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance. This position requires strong business and clinical acumen and collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing is required upon hire.
• RN license in Kentucky and BLS certification required within the stated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Directs operational and strategic oversight for designated departments.
• Aligns nursing leadership decisions with organizational imperatives.
• Develops and implements policies to ensure efficient, high‑quality patient care.
• Plans staffing, hiring, orientation, evaluation, and education initiatives.
• Monitors budgets and expenditures to meet financial goals.
• Promotes a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and risk reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Decision Making

Change Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Budget Management

Workforce Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license

BLS Certification

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: 8a-4p | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | Department: Transitional Care

Job Summary

Provides leadership and direction for areas of responsibility. Works collaboratively with senior leadership for strategic planning.

As a Director at Owensboro Health, you provide operational and strategic oversight for designated departments or service areas. You champion our Safety Culture and foster continuous improvement, Target Zero performance, and promote a just culture. You translate organizational goals into actionable plans, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. You are accountable for resource stewardship and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.

• Directs and/or assists in prompt resolution of issues and complaints.

• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in assigned areas of responsibility.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services.

• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, corrective actions, and continuing education initiatives.

• Monitors and adheres to annual hospital operating budget. Approves and/or monitors expenditures, purchases, and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.

• Ensures a high level of patient care is maintained in assigned areas of responsibility through coordination and management of personnel and resources.

• Uses sound business and clinical management strategies to maintain and improve quality; ensures appropriate access; meets established financial goals; develops, implements, and communicates a service line plan, which is aligned with and supports corporate goals.

• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

• Works autonomously within a stressful environment.

• Align nursing leadership decisions with OH strategic imperatives.

• Assist in developing initiatives to support the strategic priorities for nursing and updating the nursing strategic framework.

• Implement the vision and strategic plan for patient care.

• Support shared governance to engage all nurses in decision-making and problem-solving.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Performance Management - Accountable for the performance and results of the team applying knowledge of key business drivers and the factors that maximize departmental performance.

• Team Building and Development – Builds and fosters a positive team culture, identifying individual strengths and providing opportunities for growth. Develops departmental plans, to address department and organizational priorities.

• Resource Management – Effectively allocates resources, manages budgets, and optimizes team productivity.

• Decision Making - Identifies and solves complex, operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.

• Communication – Clearly communicates goals, expectations, and updates the team using active listening and promoting open communication channels.

• Conflict Resolution - Identifies and addresses conflicts within the team, facilitating constructive dialogue, and finding solutions to disagreements.

• Change Management - Leads and adapts to organizational changes, communicating effectively during transitions, and engages the team in the process.

• Leadership Development – Actively engages in the Leadership Development Program by enrolling in the program within the first 6 months of employment and completing the program within the first 2 years of employment.

• Workforce Safety Statement - Prioritizes the physical and psychological safety of the workforce as a foundational element of high-reliability care. Ensure goals are established with effective monitoring and reporting to improve workforce safety and wellbeing. Promotes safe staffing, supports resilience, and ensures that every team member has the tools, training, and environment needed to perform at their best.

Skills and Attributes:

• Decisive decision making

• Change management

• Effective communication skills

• Problem solving

• Leadership and delegation

• Budget management

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience required

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND

• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: office environment

Standing: 50%

Walking: 50%

Sitting: 75%

Lifting 0-25 lbs: 25%

Lifting 25-75 lbs: 0%

Lifting over 75 lbs: 0%

Carrying 0-25 lbs: 25%

Carrying 25-75 lbs: 0%

Carrying over 75 lbs: 0%

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: 25%

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 0%

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 0%

Climbing: 25%

Bending/Stooping: 25%

Kneeling: 25%

Crouching/Crawling: 25%

Reaching: 50%

Talking: 75%

Hearing: 50%

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 0%

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75%

Keyboard Data Entry: 75%

Running: 0%

Vision: Depth Perception: 75%

Vision: Distinguish Color: 75%

Vision: Seeing Far: 75%

Vision: Seeing Near: 75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: High Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.