Evening Director of Nursing — Strategy & Operations

CFG Health; Lambertville (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health in Lambertville, NJ seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing services for the medical unit and ensure high-quality patient care. The DON drives regulatory compliance, staff development, and collaboration with medical staff to align with organizational goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment, guiding policies, audits, and performance initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSN required; master's in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional nursing experience, including leadership or supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA, PBNDS), and institutional policies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff performance, ensuring staffing levels, training, and professional development meet operational needs.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and mentor nursing personnel, promoting a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and recognition to enhance performance and engagement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to institutional, state, and federal healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and CFG Health policies.
• Recommend and implement improvements to nursing operations, workflows, and patient care delivery.
• Collaborate with medical staff, Health Services Administrators, and senior management to develop and execute strategic plans for the medical unit.
• Oversee quality improvement initiatives, including audits, performance monitoring, and patient outcome analysis.
• Serve as a clinical resource and advisor to staff, management, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop and implement educational programs for nursing staff to maintain clinical competence and compliance with policies.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to nursing staff, institutional personnel, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Participate in organizational and interdepartmental meetings to align nursing services with institutional objectives.
• Maintain knowledge of current nursing practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the medical unit.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Nursing leadership

Education

BSN

Master's degree

Job description

CFG Health in Lambertville, NJ seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing services for the medical unit and ensure high-quality patient care. The DON drives regulatory compliance, staff development, and collaboration with medical staff to align with organizational goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment, guiding policies, audits, and performance initiatives.