Senior Director Nursing Services

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Job summary

Altru Health System seeks a Senior Director of Nursing Services to provide executive leadership for nursing operations across the system. You will drive patient care quality, safety, and continuous improvement with a focus on staff development and interdepartmental collaboration.

You will oversee budget, recruitment, and compliance with Joint Commission standards while deploying evidence-based practices and technology to enhance outcomes and efficiency across clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Doctorate in Nursing preferred.
• 10+ years of related nursing leadership experience.
• Unencumbered ND RN license or Compact State license prior to start.
• Proficiency in English for workplace communication.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates strategic nursing goals aligned with the system's mission.
• Oversees budget development, resource allocation, and cost-containment strategies.
• Leads recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local regulations and Joint Commission standards.
• Promotes high standards of patient care quality and safety via evidence-based practices.
• Collaborates with executives, medical staff, and department heads for integrated care.
• Represent nursing on system-wide committees and initiatives.
• Drives technology and information systems integration to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Policy development

Technology integration

Education

Master's in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:

The Senior Director Nursing Services provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all nursing operations within Altru Health System, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and quality across all clinical settings. This role is responsible for the overall management and development of nursing staff, promoting a culture of excellence, and continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates strategic nursing goals and objectives aligned with Altru Health System's mission, vision, and values.

• Oversees the financial management of nursing services, including budget development, resource allocation, and cost-containment strategies.

• Leads and manages the recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, and professional development of all nursing personnel.

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accrediting body standards (e.g., Joint Commission) related to nursing practice and patient care.

• Establishes and maintains high standards of patient care quality and safety, implementing evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Collaborates with other executive leaders, medical staff, and department heads to foster interdisciplinary teamwork and integrated patient care delivery.

• Represents nursing services on various system-wide committees, task forces, and community initiatives.

• Promotes a positive and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth, innovation, and staff engagement.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures for nursing practice, ensuring consistency and adherence across the health system.

• Oversees the integration of technology and information systems to enhance nursing efficiency and patient outcomes.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Notes

• Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.

Education:

Required: Masters - Nursing Preferred: Doctorate - Nursing

Work Experience:

Required: A minimum of 10 years Related Experience

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

Sit: Frequently (34-66%)

Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)

Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)

Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)

Reach: Frequently (34-66%)

Crawl: Not Applicable

Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)

Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)

Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)

See: Continuously (67-100%)

Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions:

Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)

Outdoor: Not Applicable

Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent DriverReference ID: R8208

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Benefits

• Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees.

• Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan.

• Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)