Director, Medical Surgical Nursing

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Join BILH and Make a Difference in Your Career and Community

We’re seeking an exceptional Director, Medical-Surgical Nursing to lead, inspire, and empower our dedicated inpatient nursing team. Reporting directly to the SVP/CNO, this influential role offers a unique opportunity to drive excellence in patient care, develop innovative nursing models, and shape the future of healthcare in our community.

Learn More about Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth!

Located between Boston and Cape Cod, our 170-bed hospital has been a cornerstone of care for Plymouth and Barnstable Counties since 1903. With services ranging from primary care to specialties, we prioritize accessibility and world-class care. Plymouth, MA, offers coastal charm, vibrant culture, and a welcoming community—an ideal place to live and work.

Your Role at a Glance

In this highly visible role, you will:

• Collaborate with nursing and key leaders to design and implement clinical service models for positive patient outcomes and productivity.
• Develop systems and programs ensuring quality care, evidence-based practices, and desired patient outcomes.
• Partner with the VP/CNO to create and manage annual budgets, monitor variances, and optimize resource utilization.
• Actively contribute to nursing projects, clinical committees, and hospital-wide initiatives.
• Provide educational resources and clinical expertise to support staff development.
• Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

Core Skills:

You are an individual who:

• Projects an executive presence with the ability to represent the high standards of the nursing department throughout the organization and the community.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and communicates effectively with all levels of the organization and is able to understand and incorporate the views and perspectives of others.  
• Demonstrated ability to develop an effective management team; to mentor and coach first-line managers and delegate appropriately to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Fosters an environment of respect for the diversity of patient and employee populations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a culture that recruits retains and supports staff as evidenced by staff satisfaction results. Must have strong motivational skills and the ability to engage and empower others.
• Experience with, and a genuine commitment to, a professional practice culture of accountability focused on excellent performance in customer service, patient satisfaction, and patient safety.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Registration/Certification/Qualifications:

• A registered nurse eligible for licensure in the State of Massachusetts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, business, or a related field or in pursuit of a Master’s degree.
• Ten years of nursing experience with a minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience at the director level in a similar-sized organization.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Our Commitment to You

At BILH, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive Total Rewards programs offer a wide range of benefits designed to enhance your life, both personally and professionally. Alongside competitive pay, we foster a collaborative, supportive team environment where every individual’s contributions are valued.

Apply today and transform your career with BILH!

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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