Senior Director, Acute Care Operations

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara seeks an Administrative Director of Acute Care Services to lead operational and clinical performance for Neurology‑Urology, Pulmonary‑Renal/Infectious Disease, Surgical Trauma, Orthopedics, Oncology and Infusion Suite.

This role reports to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer of Patient Care Services and drives high‑quality, patient‑centered care aligned with Cottage Health priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s degrees (MSN/MBA/MHA) required or preferred depending on role.
• DNP preferred for advanced clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for Acute Care Services.
• Ensure day‑to‑day performance and integration of services.
• Translate strategic goals into operational execution with ACNO of PCS.
• Achieve quality, safety, service, and financial outcomes across departments.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing leadership to optimize care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Clinical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

MSN/MBA/MHA

DNP (preferred)

Job description

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara seeks an Administrative Director of Acute Care Services to lead operational and clinical performance for Neurology‑Urology, Pulmonary‑Renal/Infectious Disease, Surgical Trauma, Orthopedics, Oncology and Infusion Suite.

This role reports to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer of Patient Care Services and drives high‑quality, patient‑centered care aligned with Cottage Health priorities.