Nurse Executive Director, Clinical Decision & Med/Surg Ops

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Recognition programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Nursing Director to lead the Medical-Surgical and associated units, directing clinical operations and staff for safe, high-quality patient care. This role emphasizes strategic leadership, budgeting, and collaboration across teams to enhance outcomes.

Requires RN licensure and a Bachelor’s degree, with Master’s preferred; 3–5 years of leadership experience and strong regulatory knowledge are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 7+ years of direct experience in lieu of a degree.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations of medical-surgical services, ensuring safe, high-quality care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Manage budgets, staffing and resources to meet patient needs and maintain efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and quality metrics, lead improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Nursing Director to lead the Medical-Surgical and associated units, directing clinical operations and staff for safe, high-quality patient care. This role emphasizes strategic leadership, budgeting, and collaboration across teams to enhance outcomes.

Requires RN licensure and a Bachelor’s degree, with Master’s preferred; 3–5 years of leadership experience and strong regulatory knowledge are desired.