Nursing Director, Inpatient Services

Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina

Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite, Days)

Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Travel: Occasional travel required

The Nursing Director of Inpatient Services provides leadership and strategic direction for all nursing operations within assigned inpatient care units, including Medical-Surgical (MedSurg), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

This role partners closely with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to ensure delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and efficient resource utilization.

The Director assumes 24/7 accountability for the operations, staffing, and performance outcomes of designated clinical units and serves as a mentor, advocate, and role model for professional nursing practice and standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for inpatient nursing units (MedSurg, PCU, ICU).
• Collaborate with the CNO to develop and implement nursing standards, quality initiatives, and patient care policies.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and productivity to ensure safe patient ratios and efficient operations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and staff engagement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Lead initiatives to improve patient safety, quality metrics, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Partner with multidisciplinary leaders (medical, ancillary, and administrative teams) to achieve organizational goals.
• Manage budget planning, cost control, and resource allocation for inpatient departments.
• Ensure compliance with all hospital, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Support recruitment, training, and retention of nursing staff.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing leadership and clinical staff to promote transparency and collaboration.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Required
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Required
• Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in an acute care hospital setting (Manager or Director level).
• Strong Med-Surg background or prior experience required.
• Demonstrated success in managing inpatient clinical operations and nursing teams.
• Licensure / Certifications:
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice/residence.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Proven leadership and team-building ability.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of hospital operations, budget management, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Ability to mentor and inspire professional nursing staff.
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template:

Full Name:

Degree Major with University and Completion Year:

Active RN License in State of Residence:

AHA BLS Certification:

Do you have at least 2 years of nursing leadership experience?

Years of Experience in Hospital / Acute Care Setting:

Experience Managing Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU Units (Yes/No - details):

Has the candidate led multi-unit operations (Yes/No - brief details):

Total Number of Direct Reports / Bed Size Managed:

Experience in Regulatory Compliance (Joint Commission, CMS, etc.):

Experience Collaborating with CNO / Hospital Executive Leadership (Yes/No):

Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Role:

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile:

Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP):

Notice Period (in weeks):

Current Work Authorization (U.S. Citizen / Green Card / Visa - Specify):

Expected Salary:

Are you willing to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite at Fort Mill, South Carolina?