Director Acute Adult Services

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Director Acute Adult Services

Lead one of the region's most impactful acute care service lines at Nebraska Medicine. As Director of Acute Adult Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple inpatient units, guiding a large and diverse team dedicated to exceptional patient care, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to shape culture, mentor high-performing leaders, strengthen physician partnerships, and drive operational excellence within a nationally recognized academic medical center. If you are a collaborative nursing leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about developing people, improving outcomes, and leading through change, we invite you to join our mission-driven team.

Details:  Director Acute Adult Services

• Candidate must live in Nebraska or Iowa
• This is a 100% on campus
• Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with Acute care experience in an academic medical center
• Resume REQUIRED for consideration

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

The Director Acute Adult Services, within the framework of the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, is accountable for execution of the strategic direction of the operational area (Critical Care, Specialty Care, Acute Care). Develop business plans & action plans to achieve operational metrics (Pt experience, HAC’s, Nurse Sensitive Indicators). Manage the operational area to ensure effective and efficient operations. Develop and implement patient care service goals and objectives ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and governmental regulations. Accountable for developing and revising policies & procedures related to organizational area and ensures compliance with these policies. Provide effective leadership to achieve patient, clinical, financial, quality, and strategic outcomes. Responsible for positive physician relationships, staff development and retention. Responsible for the execution of clinical program strategies. Share the responsibility of ensuring that the collective leadership of the department provides the organizational direction necessary to effect change and promote excellent patient care. Reports to top nursing executive.

Required Qualifications: Director Acute Adult Services

• Minimum of ten years of healthcare experience in a hospital setting to include demonstrated experience with product line/product line leadership and ability to significantly grow service lines in a collegial and teamwork environment required.
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to establish order and perform multiple functions in a complex, changing environment required.
• Demonstrate an integrative systems approach to complex problem solving required.
• Effective analytical, business, and marketing skills required.
• Knowledge of business and health administration and information technology management required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.

Preferred Qualifications: Director Acute Adult Services

• Acute care experience in an academic medical center preferred.
• Master's degree in nursing or health-related field preferred.