Nursing Director- Inpatient Medicine

Job Description

This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing clinical team and make a meaningful impact on patient care, staff development, and operational excellence. As a nursing leader, you will play a key role in shaping the patient experience, mentoring future leaders, and driving strategic initiatives across the organization.

Why Join Us?

Join a growing BILH team where you can make a difference in people’s lives. The Nursing Director will provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for two newly established 25-bed Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) inpatient medicine units (50 total beds) located on Jenks 5 at the New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH) campus, approximately 0.9 miles from the BIDMC main campus. These units are scheduled to open in early January 2027.

What You'll Do

• Lead and foster a culture of clinical excellence, patient-centered care, safety, and teamwork.
• Inspire and support nursing staff by promoting professional growth, clinical development, and evidence-based practice.
• Partner with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care goals and organizational priorities.
• Drive innovation and lead change initiatives that improve quality, patient outcomes, and operational performance.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through recruitment, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Guide managers and directors in strengthening operations, improving workflows, and achieving departmental goals.
• Oversee staffing strategy and resource allocation to ensure exceptional patient care and a positive work environment.
• Manage departmental budgeting and financial performance while balancing quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Leadership Scope

• Directly leads a team of leaders and clinical professionals.
• Oversees more than 7 direct reports and supports 21–50 indirect reports.
• Serves as a key operational and strategic partner within the organization, influencing decisions that impact patients, staff, and clinical outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Finance or Hospital Administration preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse required.
• Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 3-5 years related work experience required and 0-1 years supervisory/management experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years supervisory/management experience

Competencies

• Strategic Leadership: Makes high-impact decisions that influence departmental and organizational strategy.
• Problem Solving: Addresses complex operational challenges using critical thinking, collaboration, and innovative solutions.
• Independent Judgment: Sets priorities, develops policies, and allocates resources to achieve organizational goals.
• Communication: Effectively communicates complex information and leads difficult conversations with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Leadership Expertise: Demonstrates broad knowledge of healthcare operations, leadership principles, and organizational practices.
• Collaboration: Leads cross-functional teams and large-scale initiatives with significant organizational impact.
• Customer Focus: Champions a culture of exceptional service and continuous improvement.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to provide care across the lifespan, including neonatal, young adult, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Light physical activity, including frequent movement throughout the hospital campus and occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 20 pounds.

Pay Range

$180,000.00 USD – $230,000.00 USD