a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } DIRECTOR OF NURSING - MED/SURG | LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing - Med/Surg to provide strategic and operational leadership for a medical-surgical nursing department. This leadership role is responsible for the 24-hour management of designated units, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement.
POSITION DETAILS
- Position: Director of Nursing - Med/Surg
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Leadership Level: Director
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary Range: $135,382 - $179,382 per year
- Full Benefits Package
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Full-Time Leadership Opportunity
REQUIREMENTS
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Nevada
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive nursing leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of nursing operations, patient care standards, and regulatory requirements
- Computer proficiency including word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications
- Ability to effectively lead, mentor, and develop nursing teams
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide 24-hour operational and clinical oversight of assigned nursing units
- Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
- Lead nursing staff recruitment, retention, performance management, and professional development
- Monitor departmental performance, quality indicators, and patient outcomes
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
- Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams
- Implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
- Support patient safety and risk management efforts
- Promote a positive and collaborative work environment
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Proven nursing leadership experience in an acute care setting
- Strong background in Medical-Surgical nursing
- Effective team leader with excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical operations
- Passionate about patient care excellence and staff development
- Results-driven with a commitment to quality improvement
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Full-time leadership position
- Occasional travel may be required
- Relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent opportunity for experienced nursing leaders seeking career advancement within a progressive healthcare environment