Job Title: Director of Nursing
 
Department: Clinical Services
 
Reports To: Clinical Services Manager or Senior Administrator
 
Supervises: (Insert titles of appropriate staff supervised such as nursing staff and related medical support staff including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and medical assistants)
 
Overtime Status:   ☐ Exempt    ☐ Non-exempt
 
Job Summary: This position is responsible and accountable for the delivery of nursing services for all nursing staff and clinical nursing operations. The Director has administrative responsibility for risk management, utilization management, reimbursement, and specific specialties such as critical care, cardiac care, women’s health, or surgical units depending on the services offered by the medical practice.
 
Primary Job Responsibilities: (Select and/or modify these job responsibilities for your position) 

1. Participates at senior-management level in all planning, budgeting, policy making, and decision making related to clinical operations involving nursing staff.
2. Develops, maintains, implements and communicates nursing policies and procedures to staff that conform to current standards of nursing practice and organizational philosophy.
3. Ensures that nursing aspects related to risk management, reimbursement, financial management, and other administrative functions are incorporated into operational systems.
4. Monitors outcomes, budget results, patient satisfaction surveys, and other indicators of nursing performance.
5. Develops a human resources plan for nursing including staffing and types of nurses needed as well as related allied health staff. Works with human resources specialist, nurse managers, and team leaders to recruit, select, orient, and train new staff.
6. Ensures the performance and productivity of all nursing staff are evaluated annually and periodically throughout the year. Advises on appropriate corrective actions and professional development opportunities.
7. Maintains high quality of care by nursing staff through continuous improvement of standards and protocols.
8. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of nursing services and resolve identified problems.
9. Ensures all staff is trained in quality assurance/control requirements and meet these standards.
10. Stays current with state, federal, and payer regulations/requirements and updates professional standards for nursing for the medical practice appropriately.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: BSN required; MSN preferred or master’s in business, health administration or other related field.      
 
Experience: Minimum 10 years of nursing experience with progressively increasing management/operations experience.
 
Other Requirements:

• Current state RN license.
• Current CPR certification.

Performance Requirements:
 
Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations and requirements related to nursing including patient safety, infection control, and confidentiality.
3. Knowledge of medical terminology.
4. Knowledge of quality assurance, risk management, utilization management, and outcomes management standards.

Skills:

1. Skill in time management and prioritizing work.
2. Skill in the human resource management of staff from recruitment through evaluation and termination.
3. Skill in utilizing computerized systems to gather data, analyze results, and make recommendations.
4. Skill in developing/monitoring budgets and maintaining cost-effective nursing practices.

Abilities:

1. Ability to analyze data, problem solve, and make decisions related to nursing issues.
2. Ability to communicate with all levels and departments about nursing topics.
3. Ability to make presentations before top management, public groups, and staff.
4. Ability to collaborate with senior managers to improve clinical operations.
5. Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and appropriate practice management software.  

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment with emphasis on computer hardware and software. Occasional use of nursing equipment, particularly for training purposes.
 
Work Environment: Primarily medical offices. Some overtime and works on an “on-call” basis.  Rare contact with patients. Some external meetings with payers, regulators, and industry representatives.
 
Physical Requirements: (Documenting physical demands and work environment conditions ensures ADA compliance.) Either go to this link to customize and insert MGMA’s ADA Matrix for this position or, modify and use this recommended statement: “Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Director of Nursing that is mostly a sedentary job. Walking to consult with coworkers and staff. Some standing, reaching, and bending. Rare need to lift/carry/move items weighing up to 25 lbs. High level of responsibility may create stress related to quality care and patient issues.
 
Salary Range:
 
Date:
 
Disclaimer: Please note that this sample job description is intended to serve only as a guide.  It is important to note that state laws may vary regarding requirements concerning scope of practice, care, and/or service across different settings.  Prior to using this document, you should consult the appropriate state agency for any applicable state rules and regulations.