Director of Inpatient Services

Company: Compunnel Inc
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Position Title: Director of Inpatient Services
Department: Nursing Services
Reports To: Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Director of Inpatient Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for our Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Multi-Unit Nursing Teams. This critical role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while driving performance in clinical outcomes, patient experience, and staff engagement.

Reporting directly to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO), the Director will serve as a visible, proactive leader, fostering collaboration across departments and ensuring alignment with the hospitals mission, values, and strategic goals.


Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and clinical leadership for inpatient nursing units including Med/Surg, ICU, and flex/multi-unit teams.
Develop and implement strategies that promote excellence in patient care, safety, staff satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Lead a team of nurse managers and clinical staff, supporting professional growth, accountability, and evidence-based practice.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission).
Monitor and manage department budgets, staffing models, and resource allocation.
Partner with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, ancillary services, and quality teams to improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centered care.


Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Masters degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field strongly preferred.
Active RN license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure in Colorado.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in an acute care setting.
Proven success managing multidisciplinary teams and inpatient operations.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and change management skills.


Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience overseeing both high-acuity (ICU) and lower-acuity (Med/Surg) units.
Familiarity with shared governance models, Magnet principles, and performance improvement methodologies.
Ability to coach and mentor nurse leaders in leadership development and evidence-based care delivery.

This interim-to-permanent opportunity

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