Inpatient Nursing Leader: Quality, Safety & Excellence

Lifespan; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Director of Inpatient Nursing Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for designated inpatient areas, focusing on quality, safety, and patient outcomes. The role collaborates with physicians, staff, patients, and families to advance clinical programs and organizational goals.

The position emphasizes fiscal stewardship, workforce development, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a culture of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Qualifications

• BSN required from an accredited school of nursing.
• Master's degree preferred: Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible healthcare leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for inpatient care areas.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory readiness across service lines.
• Lead recruitment, development, and engagement of nursing staff.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Change management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

Master's degree (Nursing / Healthcare Administration / Business)

Tools

Healthcare information systems

Regulatory standards (CMS, Joint Commission)

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Director of Inpatient Nursing Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for designated inpatient areas, focusing on quality, safety, and patient outcomes. The role collaborates with physicians, staff, patients, and families to advance clinical programs and organizational goals.

The position emphasizes fiscal stewardship, workforce development, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a culture of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence