Director of Nursing

Summary:Reporting directly to the Senior Clinical Nurse Director, the Nurse Director provides oversight of professional nursing practice and collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure effective coordination of patient care. This is achieved through the development, implementation, and maintenance of patient care standards and clinical practice guidelines. The Nurse Director is responsible for ensuring optimal patient outcomes, as well as identifying, evaluating, and addressing any variances from established standards.The role also includes planning and implementing clinical initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement, and setting clear expectations for performance. The Nurse Director actively seeks solutions to enhance care delivery and establishes methods for monitoring and evaluating outcomes.Additionally, the Nurse Director conducts quality review processes in alignment with performance improvement plans, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: BSN required, Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:Licensed to practice professional nursing as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.