Location:
Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:
The Senior Director Nursing Services provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all nursing operations within Altru Health System, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and quality across all clinical settings. This role is responsible for the overall management and development of nursing staff, promoting a culture of excellence, and continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates strategic nursing goals and objectives aligned with Altru Health System's mission, vision, and values.
• Oversees the financial management of nursing services, including budget development, resource allocation, and cost-containment strategies.
• Leads and manages the recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, and professional development of all nursing personnel.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accrediting body standards (e.g., Joint Commission) related to nursing practice and patient care.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of patient care quality and safety, implementing evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with other executive leaders, medical staff, and department heads to foster interdisciplinary teamwork and integrated patient care delivery.
• Represents nursing services on various system-wide committees, task forces, and community initiatives.
• Promotes a positive and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth, innovation, and staff engagement.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for nursing practice, ensuring consistency and adherence across the health system.
• Oversees the integration of technology and information systems to enhance nursing efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Notes

• Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.

Education:
• Required: Masters - Nursing
• Preferred: Doctorate - Nursing

Work Experience:
• Required: A minimum of 10 years Related Experience

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (
• Carry: Sedentary (
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R8208

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)