Nursing Director: Clinical Leadership & Quality

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks an experienced Nursing Leader to direct and supervise nursing operations across hospital units. You will ensure safe, patient-centered care and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies and standards.

The role also focuses on quality improvement, staffing optimization, regulatory readiness, and collaboration with physicians and executives. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, operational oversight, and a commitment to professional

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise nursing operations across assigned hospital units or departments.
• Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Monitor quality indicators and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee nurse managers, assistant nurse managers, and staff nurse practice and development.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff and nurse managers.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and scheduling to support patient care needs.
• Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
• Address employee performance issues and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, including accreditation standards.
• Maintain readiness for inspections and audits from agencies such as ANC C, DOH, The Joint Commission, and CMS.
• Promote infection prevention, patient safety, and risk management initiatives.
• Assist in developing and managing departmental budgets.
• Monitor labor costs, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Participate in strategic planning and hospital operational initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on organizational goals and nursing strategies.
• Promote patient experience and quality outcomes.
• Analyze patient care data and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement programs.
• Work closely with physicians, department leaders, and executive management.
• Participate in hospital committees and leadership meetings.
• Communicate organizational updates and expectations to nursing teams.
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks an experienced Nursing Leader to direct and supervise nursing operations across hospital units. You will ensure safe, patient-centered care and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies and standards.

The role also focuses on quality improvement, staffing optimization, regulatory readiness, and collaboration with physicians and executives. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, operational oversight, and a commitment to professional