Executive Nursing Director - Inpatient Operations

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital is seeking a Nursing Director of Inpatient Operations to lead strategic and day-to-day operations for Acute Inpatient Services, including medical-surgical and telemetry units, critical care, and transitional care.

The role reports to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer and requires strong leadership, clinical, analytical, and financial skills to drive safe, high-quality patient care and optimal staffing, quality, and regulatory readiness across inpatient areas.

Qualifications

• BS in Nursing is required.
• Minimum seven years in acute care nursing with at least five years in leadership.
• Massachusetts nursing license is required.
• National certification in Nursing Administration is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day operational leadership for assigned inpatient nursing services.
• Translate priorities into reliable clinical operations and ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Oversee clinical quality, patient flow, workforce planning, regulatory readiness and patient/staff experience.
• Manage financial performance across inpatient areas and lead staffing offices/float pools.
• Collaborate with nurse managers, physicians, and interdisciplinary leaders and mentor front-line managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Team mentorship

Education

BS in Nursing

Master’s in nursing/healthcare administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Emerson Hospital is seeking a Nursing Director of Inpatient Operations to lead strategic and day-to-day operations for Acute Inpatient Services, including medical-surgical and telemetry units, critical care, and transitional care.

The role reports to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer and requires strong leadership, clinical, analytical, and financial skills to drive safe, high-quality patient care and optimal staffing, quality, and regulatory readiness across inpatient areas.