Nursing Director III

Job Description

The Nursing Director oversees all aspects of patient care within Nursing and Patient Care Services at Essentia Health, specifically across designated units or facilities. The Director has oversight of nursing professional practice and leadership within the facility and its affiliated clinical services, encompassing acute, ambulatory, and other community-specific locations. The Nursing Director collaborates with the Market Chief Nursing Officer to drive nursing growth, enhance clinical practice, optimize staffing effectiveness, and improve patient satisfaction. This role coordinates activities across defined areas, providing both clinical and administrative leadership and expertise. The Nursing Director fosters an environment of collaborative management and nurtures collegial relationships among nursing personnel and other staff.

Education Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages budgets in collaboration with the Market CNO for assigned units/facilities
• Supports nursing professional practice across all care locations within assigned areas
• Maintains communication with medical staff, administration, patients, and families to integrate services
• Implements and evaluates policies and procedures that guide patient care delivery
• Participates in organizational initiatives like Magnet Nursing Journey and Pathway to Excellence
• Conducts ongoing assessments to improve operational and nursing performance
• Promotes quality and safety programs in partnership with system quality resources
• Oversees quality metrics and clinical excellence initiatives using the Magnet Nursing Scorecard
• Establishes collaborative relationships with physicians and healthcare providers for program evaluation
  
  

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Finance, or related field
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 5 years nursing experience with a minimum of 2 years in a Nurse Supervisor or Nurse Manager role including proven experience with organizational change, program development, and process improvement techniques
  
  

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Nursing license in state of employment
  
  

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Job Location: Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Compensation Range: $71.25 - $106.88 / hour

FTE: 1