Nursing Director – MedSurg

Legacy Vanguard Scott Group; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan (pension or 401(k))

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sunnyvale is seeking an experienced Nursing Director to lead the Med-Surg/Telemetry unit. This role involves managing clinical, operational, and financial performance to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have 3-5 years of leadership experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing staff, collaborating with medical staff, and implementing performance improvement initiatives. The position offers competitive benefits including retirement plans and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (TX) certification required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience in Med-Surg/Telemetry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and financial performance of the Med-Surg/Telemetry unit.
• Provide leadership and direct nursing staff.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, and the CNO to improve care.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and manage the department budget.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Clinical Performance Management

Operational Excellence

Budget Management

Patient Care Quality Assurance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Sunnyvale, United States | Posted on 02/17/2026

Sunnyvale is seeking an experienced Nursing Director to lead our Med‑Surg/Telemetry unit. This role is responsible for the clinical, operational, and financial performance of the department, ensuring safe, high‑quality patient care and supporting organizational goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide leadership and direction for the Med‑Surg/Telemetry unit
• Oversee staffing, quality, safety, service, and patient experience
• Support and mentor nursing leaders using Evidence‑Based Leadership practices
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, and the CNO to resolve issues and improve care
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and manage departmental budgets

What your day will look like:

• Typically provides leadership to managers and/or frontline level professional staff
• Develops long‑term plans and strategies for area of defined responsibility aligned with established functional strategies, and works with subordinate managers to operationalize and execute the strategy
• Meets staffing productivity goals for each department on predetermined basis (HPPD)
• Communicates priorities and monitors progress, and provides direction and course corrections
• Establishes budgets and is accountable for managing to achieve expected outcomes
• Makes decisions guided by resource availability and functional objectives
• Has the knowledge to develop unit staff and ensure that the hemodynamic status of patients and interpretation of results are appropriate and within the nursing scope of practice
• Ensures that staff are competent in the nursing process and equipment functioning for the unit

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (TX)
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing
• 3-5 years of Leadership Experience

Benefits for this position are determined by the hiring agency and may include some or all of the following:

• Retirement Plan (pension or 401(k))
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities

Note: Specific benefits will be confirmed by the hiring agency.