Nursing Director - ICU & MedSurg (RN)
Location: Kirksville, MO, United States
Facility: Northeast Regional Medical Center
Job Type: Full-Time
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans to protect you and your family.
- Future Security: Robust 401(k) program with employer matching to support your long-term financial goals.
- Competitive Compensation: An attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to reward your leadership and clinical expertise.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) hours to ensure you can recharge.
- A Culture of Care: Join a dedicated, compassionate team at NERMC focused on community wellness, professional growth, and making a tangible impact daily.
Job Summary
Northeast Regional Medical Center is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Inpatient Services (ICU and MedSurg). In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the overall management, clinical operations, and strategic direction of our Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care units.
The ideal candidate will foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration, champion continuous quality improvement, drive patient satisfaction, and mentor a high-performing nursing team. You will ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and high-quality patient care while maintaining operational and financial excellence.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Clinical Operations & Quality Assurance
- Oversee Care Delivery: Manage daily clinical operations within the MedSurg and ICU departments, ensuring all patient care aligns with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.
- Quality Metrics & Outcomes: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and clinical metrics; design and lead quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with healthcare regulatory bodies and lead the accreditation and audit processes (e.g., Joint Commission) to exceed industry standards.
- Patient Advocacy: Respond promptly to patient care concerns, complaints, or incidents; conduct thorough investigations and implement corrective action plans as needed.
- Dual-Role Adaptability: Serve in a direct staff nursing role when critically required, maintaining all established clinical competencies.
Leadership & Personnel Management
- Staff Development: Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities for nursing and departmental staff.
- Performance Management: Conduct routine performance evaluations, establish actionable goals, and provide constructive feedback to foster a culture of accountability.
- Resource Allocation: Manage employee scheduling to optimize resource utilization; consult with executive leadership to proactively address potential staffing challenges.
Strategic Planning & Financial Stewardship
- Budget Management: Oversee departmental budgets, resource allocation, and expenditures to ensure cost-effective service delivery without compromising patient care.
- Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with hospital leadership to define the department's long-term vision, protocols, and policies.
- Technology Integration: Evaluate and implement emerging healthcare technologies to drive operational efficiency and modernization.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Maintain seamless communication with physicians, multidisciplinary clinical teams, administration, and external stakeholders to bridge operational gaps.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field OR seven (7) plus years of direct clinical/nursing experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
- Master's Degree: Strongly preferred.
- Clinical Experience: 3–5 years of experience in a closely related acute care/inpatient field (required for Bachelor's degree holders).
- Leadership Experience: 3–5 years of previous healthcare leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN): Valid State of Missouri Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
- BLS: Basic Life Support certification required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Leadership & Communication: Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively collaborate with executive leadership, clinicians, and stakeholders.
- Team Building: Proven ability to delegate effectively, resolve conflict, and foster a positive, professional, and collaborative team environment.
- Critical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex tasks independently and meet strict deadlines.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in healthcare software systems, data analysis tools, and Google/Microsoft office platforms.
- Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of healthcare industry best practices, clinical trends, and regulatory compliance.
Additional Information
- Attendance: Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Policies: Complies with all organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
- Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- previous leadership: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- valid RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
