Med/Surg Nursing Director | Strategy & Care Excellence

Frederick Health Hospital, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 114,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Health Hospital, Inc. in Frederick, MD, is seeking an experienced Nursing Director to provide 24-hour clinical and administrative direction across nursing services.

The role focuses on long-range planning, patient care quality, and adherence to FH policies and regulatory requirements. The position requires strong management skills, staffing strategy development, staff development, and collaboration with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in Maryland.
• BSN or higher nursing degree required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or health-related field required.
• CPR certification required.
• Five years’ nursing experience, including two years in Med/Surg management.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall direction to nursing units to ensure safe and effective care.
• Develops staffing options to meet patient care demands and optimize skill mix.
• Interviews and selects staff and ensures proper orientation with managers and educators.
• Supervises, counsels, and evaluates employees per HR policies; handles disciplinary actions.
• Participates in hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Financial planning

Education

BSN (Baccalaureate in Nursing)

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Health-related field

CPR certification

Job description

Frederick Health Hospital, Inc. in Frederick, MD, is seeking an experienced Nursing Director to provide 24-hour clinical and administrative direction across nursing services.

The role focuses on long-range planning, patient care quality, and adherence to FH policies and regulatory requirements. The position requires strong management skills, staffing strategy development, staff development, and collaboration with medical staff.