Position Summary

The Director of Inpatient Services is responsible for providing services to promote optimum patient outcomes in medical surgical, critical care, the birth center, and dietitian services. This position oversees nursing and support staff performance as well as the provision of technology and supplies to create a safe and effective environment of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Management
  • Communicates the mission, values and strategic plan.
  • Develops and communicates departmental goals and objectives.
• Financial Management
  • Prepares, monitors, and adjusts annual departmental operating and capital budget in conjunction with the Chief Nurse Executive to assure cost-effective utilization of personnel, equipment, and supplies while maintaining quality patient care.
  • Monitors approved budget monthly, explaining variances.
  • Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services to improve quality of patient care and utilization of staff time.
  • Monitors productivity of all departments. Approves assigned personnel’s bi-weekly payroll.
  • Ensures necessary staffing is provided for all shifts of operation of the department by monitoring, evaluating, and modifying staffing patterns utilizing national staffing guidelines and departmental staffing plan.
  • Collaborates with the Chief Nurse Executive and House Supervisors to evaluate work schedules as needed to ensure adequate coverage on all shifts.
  • Ensures availability and operation of necessary equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Human Resource Management
  • Interviews and hires applicants. Cultivates an atmosphere that promotes recruitment, retention, and employee appreciation. Promotes good employee relations. Establishes and maintains a climate in which personnel can attain their maximum potential in performance.
  • Prepares and reviews personnel performance evaluations and initiates personnel action such as merit increases, Clinical Ladder promotions, transfers, corrective actions and termination.
  • Approves and contributes to the orientation and education programs for assigned personnel. Coordinates the educational activities of the department with the Clinical Nurse Educator, communicates new / revised policies, protocols, standards and instructions to assigned personnel. Creates an environment of professional growth and development.
  • Investigates, resolves, and documents with tact and diplomacy the resolution of complaints or incidents concerning patients, visitors, nursing staff, or other customers.
  • Counsels employees when appropriate and collaborates with the Chief Nurse Executive or Human Resources when needed.
• Performance Improvement
  • Monitors, implements, and participates in continuous quality improvement processes regarding topics pertinent to the department. Communicates with various departments, Department Directors, and Medical Staff to resolve operational problems and improve quality of services.
  • Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and nursing services in units assigned, analyzing appropriate internal and external data and information to identify opportunities in collaboration with the Medical Staff for improving services and patient outcomes.
  • Promotes and monitors regulatory agency standards and customer service expectations for the practice of all aspects of nursing within all departments.
  • Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services to improve quality of patient care and utilization of staff time.
• Appropriate Clinical Practice Knowledge
  • Promotes integrating evidence-based knowledge into the identification of best practice in the delivery of nursing care to the appropriate population.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree
• Current RN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing, in good standing
• Five years recent RN experience in Medical, Surgical and CCU or in Labor and Delivery.
• Three years of recent management experience, including personnel functions, budgeting/financial management, performance improvement and strategic direction.
• Current BLS must be enrolled in NH C RQI program and complete the requirements within 90 days of enrollment. Must remain current (complete quarterly assignments prior to the end of each calendar quarter).
• Initial Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI) within six months.
• Workplace Violence education in New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• Five years of recent management experience, including personnel functions, budgeting/financial management, performance improvement and strategic direction is preferred.

Schedule: 

• 80hrs/2wks
• Primarily day shift, Monday-Friday, with weekends and off shifts to meet department needs

• Competitive Wages (experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Over Sixteen Accrued on First Paycheck
• Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
• 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free On-site Parking
• Others include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, pharmacy, and scrubs discount.

Northfield Hospital Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.

Northfield, MN is a charming, historic river town of 21,000 people, less than an hour's drive from the Twin Cities. The community is home to two highly ranked colleges and is praised for its availability of parks, golf courses, scenic trails, and for its active arts programs and events throughout the year. Nationally recognized in 2024 as one of “The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” by magazine Money.

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