Director of Acute Care Services

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The role assumes u003cstrongu003e24/7 accountabilityu003c/strongu003e for assigned areas, ensuring the delivery of u003cstrongu003ehigh-quality, safe, and appropriate patient careu003c/strongu003e. The Director will drive clinical staff competency, optimize resource management, and act as a pivotal role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing throughout the organization.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eOperational Leadership:u003c/strongu003e Provide comprehensive 24/7 leadership and direction for all patient care services within the MedSurg, PCU, and ICU units, ensuring consistent adherence to hospital policies and standards of care.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQuality u0026Safety:u003c/strongu003e Spearhead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across all acute care services, ensuring continuous compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, State regulations).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eStrategic Planning:u003c/strongu003e Assist the CNO in developing and executing strategic plans for nursing services, focusing on clinical growth, patient flow optimization, and exceptional patient outcomes.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eStaff Management u0026Development:u003c/strongu003e Manage, mentor, and develop Unit Managers, supervisors, and clinical staff. Oversee performance management, staffing models, scheduling, and labor relations to maintain high engagement and clinical competency across all acute care areas.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eFinancial Stewardship:u003c/strongu003e Oversee departmental budgets, monitor expenses, and implement effective resource utilization strategies to achieve operational and financial targets.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eInterpersonal u0026Advocacy:u003c/strongu003e Utilize highly effective interpersonal and communication skills to foster a collaborative work environment. Serve as a powerful advocate for nursing staff and patient needs to executive leadership.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eRequired Qualificationsu003c/h3u003eu003ch4u003eEducationu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eRequired:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN).u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch4u003eExperienceu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eRequired:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eA minimum of u003cstrongu003e2 years of progressive management experienceu003c/strongu003e in an acute care hospital environment. This experience must be at the Manager level or higher, or in a full-time charge nurse/related position with significant management scope.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDemonstrated experience managing or overseeing u003cstrongu003emultiple inpatient unitsu003c/strongu003e, with direct experience in u003cstrongu003eCritical Care (ICU/PCU)u003c/strongu003e highly valued.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch4u003eLicensure u0026Certificationsu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eRequired:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eActive and current u003cstrongu003eRegistered Nurse (RN) licenseu003c/strongu003e in the state of practice (or the ability to obtain prior to start).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAHA Basic Life Support (BLS)u003c/strongu003e certification.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCurrently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in the state of practice or policy.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eCandidate Profileu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eThe ideal candidate is a Master’s-prepared nurse leader with a proven track record of successful operational management over diverse and critical inpatient services.u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSeniority Level:u003c/strongu003e Directoru003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eManagement Experience Required:u003c/strongu003e Yes (Minimum 2+ years)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eMinimum Education:u003c/strongu003e Master's Degree in Nursingu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eScreening Note:u003c/strongu003e Candidates must confirm they have a u003cstrongu003eMaster's of Science in Nursingu003c/strongu003e and a minimum of u003cstrongu003e2 years of nursing leadership experience.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Fort Mill, SC ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'CA168-2749076

Created: 2025-10-09