Job Title: Director of Nursing Position Summary: The Director of Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership for inpatient clinical services, currently overseeing Medical/Surgical units, telemetry units, and the staffing office. This role plays a critical part in driving improvements in patient experience, clinical quality, staff engagement, and operational efficiency-while fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and excellence. As a key nursing leader, the Director ensures adherence to regulatory standards, supports high-reliability practices, and promotes innovation in patient care delivery. Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership & Department Oversight:
- Lead operations for assigned nursing departments, currently including Med/Surg, telemetry, and centralized staffing. Ensure alignment with system-wide goals, quality standards, and patient care objectives.
- Staff Leadership & Development:
- Hire, mentor, and retain a high-performing and diverse team. Promote professional development, accountability, and workforce planning strategies that support consistent, high-quality care.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other health professionals to coordinate care, optimize patient outcomes, and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Quality & Performance Improvement:
- Develop and implement data-driven strategies to improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and nurse-sensitive indicators. Support continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practices.
- Financial & Operational Management:
- Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation. Ensure efficient operations, cost containment, and appropriate use of clinical resources.
- Patient-Centered Care & Health Equity:
- Foster an inclusive environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients and families. Promote equitable care delivery and culturally competent practices across all teams.
- Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation:
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body standards. Maintain readiness for inspections, proactively address risks, and implement corrective action plans as needed.
Qualifications:
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Current Michigan RN licensure.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Proven history of driving change, delivering results, and improving patient outcomes in a clinical environment.
Leading in an environment that embraces diversity, fostering inclusivity among physicians, staff, and patients from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. - Preferred Skills:
- RN with a master's degree in nursing, Health Administration, or Business Administration (or enrollment in an accredited program with completion within two years).
- High level of integrity, energy, and service orientation, committed to fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals
- Department: Nursing Administration 001
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
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Henry Ford Health System
Oct 02, 2025