Strategic RN Director: Clinical Decision Unit Lead

Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN seeks an experienced Nursing Director to lead the Medical-Surgical division, Telemetry, and related patient care teams. This full-time role emphasizes strategic operations, staff development, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include budget management, cross-disciplinary coordination, and driving performance improvements while fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• RN - Registered Nurse licensed in state or compact state.
• BLS certification required.
• Leadership experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical-surgical operations ensuring safe, high-quality care.
• Lead departmental budgeting, staffing and resource allocation.
• Monitor KPIs and drive quality improvements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Seven+ years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's

Tools

Google

Microsoft Office

Healthcare software systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN seeks an experienced Nursing Director to lead the Medical-Surgical division, Telemetry, and related patient care teams. This full-time role emphasizes strategic operations, staff development, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include budget management, cross-disciplinary coordination, and driving performance improvements while fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.