Nursing Director - Medical Surgical

Trinity Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health seeks a Med Surg Director to lead planning, organizing, and evaluating operations across multiple patient care areas on Day Shift. The role emphasizes ANA standards, shared governance, and continuous improvement in patient and nurse satisfaction.

The candidate will oversee strategic goals, collaborate with physicians, manage budgeting, and drive change initiatives while upholding Trinity Health's commitment to quality and patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Current Michigan RN license; certification in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategic goals and programs aligned with the Mission, Vision, and Values and the Quality Plan for Nursing.
• Uses data and evidence to guide best practice and continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with care team members to support Shared Governance and patient‑driven care.
• Fosters partnerships with physicians and other care team members for effective planning and care delivery.
• Ensures successful implementation of organizational change through resource utilization and project management.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budgeting

Change management

Data-driven practice

Education

BSN required

MSN preferred

Job description

Employment Type:Full time

Shift:Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

The Director is accountable to the Chief Nursing Officer for planning, organizing, leading and evaluating the operations of several patient care areas in order to assure optimal patient outcomes, nurse and patient satisfaction, and to continuously improve care and care processes as prescribed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. In addition, the Director is accountable to practice in accordance with the standards established/endorsed by Trinity Oakland leadership and by external regulators and accreditation agencies. The Director actively promotes the Trinity Oakland Model of Care and the nursing profession, in fulfillment of the Quality Plan for Nursing. The Director is accountable to drive nursing practice through facilitation of shared governance. The Director is expected to abide by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. The Director fosters integration of care processes on their units and within other units, departments within the Trinity Oakland.

What the Med Surg Director will need:

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) required
• Master’s Degree preferred

Licensure

• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Certification by a nationally recognized nursing organization is preferred.
• Membership in a professional nursing organization is preferred

Experience

• Three years of experience in a nursing management role, with demonstrated knowledge of professional nursing practice, the fundamentals of departmental operations, personnel management and budgeting

What the Med Surg Director will do:

• Develops strategic goals and programs which actively support the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization, and the Quality Plan for Nursing.
• Uses data and evidence to guide best practice and continuous improvement
• Collaborates with care team members to create a motivating environment that supports the value system of Shared Governance, patient driven care, continuous quality improvement and professional practice.
• Fosters partnerships with physicians and other care team members that result in effective planning and implementation of care processes for groups of patients.
• Ensures successful implementation of organizational change through appropriate utilization of resources and effective application of project management and change strategies
  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.