Nursing Director, Nicu

Baptist Healthcare System Inc

Lexington, Kentucky, US
24/7 accountability
Evidence-based care
Staff engagement
The Director of Nursing is a key nurse leader responsible for the overall management and 24/7 accountability of one or more hospital units

Job Summary

  • The Director of Nursing is a key nurse leader responsible for the overall management and 24/7 accountability of one or more hospital units.
  • This role oversees staffing, recruitment and retention, performance evaluations, competency development, budgeting, and the delivery of high-quality, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care.
  • The Director collaborates with hospital leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to develop policies, patient care programs, and performance improvement initiatives.

Matching Summary

The Director of Nursing is a key nurse leader responsible for the overall management and 24/7 accountability of one or more hospital units.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 24/7 accountability
  • evidence-based care
  • staff engagement
  • patient outcomes
  • budget management

Nice-to-have

  • compassion and integrity
  • culturally sensitive care
  • teamwork and shared governance
  • continuous quality improvement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Registered Nurse license in Kentucky
  • 5 years of experience as a staff nurse
  • 3 years of management experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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