Nursing Director - Inpatient Care

Hiring: Nursing Director – Inpatient CareFacility Name: York HospitalFacility Address: York, ME 03909Shift Information: Monday – Friday | Day ShiftNumber of Weeks: 13 (Extendable)Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 40 Hours/WeekOvertime Available: Starts After 40 HoursPay Package DetailsHourly Rate: $94/HROT and Call Back Rate: $100/HRHoliday Rate: $104/HRWeekly Gross: $3,760 based on 40 HoursJob DescriptionYork Hospital is seeking an experienced Nursing Director – Inpatient Care to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Medical/Surgical Units and Intensive Care Unit (ICU).This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while overseeing clinical operations, nursing practice standards, staffing, regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, budgeting, and interdisciplinary collaboration.The Nursing Director serves as a key member of the hospital leadership team and assumes 24-hour responsibility, authority, and accountability for inpatient nursing services and departmental operations.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & OperationsProvide leadership and operational oversight for Medical/Surgical Units and ICUEnsure delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality patient careDirect daily nursing operations and patient care activitiesEstablish and maintain nursing standards, policies, and proceduresPromote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementSupport organizational goals and strategic initiativesClinical Excellence & QualityMonitor patient safety, quality outcomes, and performance improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standardsLead quality improvement programs and evidence-based practice initiativesDevelop and implement action plans to improve patient outcomesPromote patient and family-centered care practicesHuman Resources Management• Manage recruitment, retention, orientation, and professional development of nursing staff• Conduct performance evaluations and staff coaching• Support leadership development and succession planning• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and workforce management• Foster employee engagement and team developmentFinancial Management• Develop and manage departmental budgets• Monitor productivity, resource utilization, and operational efficiency• Participate in financial planning and cost containment initiatives• Ensure responsible allocation of departmental resourcesInterdisciplinary Collaboration• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams• Participate in hospital committees and leadership meetings• Support care coordination and patient flow initiatives• Partner with medical staff to implement clinical policies and best practicesRegulatory Compliance• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, state, and federal regulations• Ensure adherence to nursing standards of practice• Support risk management and patient safety programs• Monitor compliance with hospital policies and proceduresRequired Qualifications• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required• Current Maine RN License or Compact RN License in Good Standing• Leadership experience within an acute care hospital setting• Strong knowledge of inpatient nursing operations• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills• Experience managing staff, budgets, and quality initiativesPreferred Qualifications• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Preferred• Specialty Nursing Certification Preferred• Leadership Certification Preferred• Previous Director-Level Leadership Experience• ICU and Medical/Surgical Leadership Experience• Experience with Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation StandardsKey Skills• Nursing Leadership• Inpatient Care Management• ICU Operations• Medical Surgical Nursing• Quality Improvement• Patient Safety• Staff Development• Budget Management• Healthcare Administration• Regulatory ComplianceWhy Join York Hospital?• Respected Community Hospital in Coastal Maine• Leadership Opportunity with Significant Impact• Collaborative Physician and Leadership Team• Patient-Centered Care Environment• Professional Growth Opportunities• Beautiful Coastal Maine Location