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Job description
Director of Nursing
At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.
Job Description
Mission Statement
“Called to serve our communities”.
Guiding Principle
“Let all that you do be done in love”.
Vision
To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.
Values
Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.
Position Highlights
Position: Director of Nursing
Salary: Offers based on experience
Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Day Shift Salary
Location/Department: Greenfield, Ohio – Adena
Why Adena?
Community-centered decision making
Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
Competitive compensation and benefits
Growth-focused culture
Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes
Does Adena offer growth opportunities?
Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.
Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:
Emerging leader and leadership development programs
Tuition assistance and education support
Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early
What You’ll Do
The Director Nursing has 24-hour responsibility for the operations of patient care departments and other assigned services at Adena Health System. Leads a team of managers and specialists for multiple units and/or prompts in establishing an environment that supports the professional practice of nursing as essential and integral to patient care. The Director is responsible for: managing department operations including determining the vision and direction for the respective area/department(s); determining strategic and operational plans to support the vision of the department(s) and health system, optimizing the plans, and evaluating/revising the plans as needed; coordinating/integrating services within the department and with other departments in line with Adena's mission/vision/values; resource management including recommending an appropriate staffing plan, space management and selection of outside services when necessary; staff development including orientation, professional development, in-service training, continuing education, and evaluating manager and employee performance; demonstrating customer satisfaction (internal and external); developing/implementing policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of department services; maintaining appropriate quality control programs and ensuring compliance with appropriate patient care and business practices; maintaining infection control standards; and implementing appropriate patient safety protocols as necessary. The Director serves as a leader and mentor both within the department and throughout the health system, adhering to Adena's mission, vision, value, and service statements and demonstrating positive customer relations both internal and external.
Minimum Qualifications Required Educational Degree
Master's Degree required; current employees must obtain within 24 months of hire. Major/Area of Concentration: Nursing, Business. Preferred Education: MSN, MHA, MBA or other related post graduate degree.
Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses
RN - Registered Nurse with Current Ohio License. Department specific or administrative certifications. BLS completed within 90 days of hire. Specialty certifications to be completed within 36 months of hire.
Required Experience
3-5 years Management or related work experience
Why Caregivers Stay?
Reliable compensation
Strong healthcare coverage options
3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
PTO that grows with tenure
Visible leadership impact within a regional health system
Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.
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