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Director, Inpatient Nursing

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
Oct 10, 2025
Responsible and accountable for the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing services of the nursing location. Also responsible for the management of all operational services for their location of responsibility. Working within federal, state, and regional regulations, we strive to meet the needs of our patients.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
Evaluate and supervise staff based on mutually agreed-upon goals in job descriptions.
-Implements strategies to enhance retention and reduce turnover.
-Promotes a safe and positive working environment.
-Ensure that the RN supervisors/clinical care managers are aware of any updated policies and procedures.
-Prepares departmental budget and operates department within budgetary guidelines.
-Assign patients for day-to-day management to nursing coordinators and/or Nursing Supervisors/Managers.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred or in progress. Must be completed within 2 years of hire.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

  • Nursing leadership certification preferred or required within 2 years of hire
  • Experience with nursing professional governance, Magnet, or Pathway to Excellence principles preferred.

Experience
Nursing management- a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience required

Responsible for:

  • Engaging front-line teams
  • Ensuring operational efficiency
  • Driving quality patient care and patient experience
  • Supporting financial stewardship

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Must have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient commitment to clinical excellence.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Knowledge of Regulatory Agency Regulations.

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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