Director of Nursing

Overview

Director of Nursing | Medical-Surgical ServicesOlympia Fields Hospital | Olympia Fields, IL

Full-Time | Exempt | Days

Starting Annual Salary: $100,339.00 – $135,054.00

Lead Nursing Excellence. Empower Care Teams. Advance Patient Outcomes.

Olympia Fields Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Director of Nursing to provide leadership and oversight for our Medical-Surgical Services department.

This is an opportunity for a strategic nursing leader who is passionate about developing high-performing teams, advancing quality and patient safety initiatives, and partnering with physicians and hospital leadership to achieve outstanding clinical and operational outcomes.

We are looking for someone who can lead with vision, foster a culture of accountability and engagement, and make a meaningful impact on patient care, staff development, and the communities we serve.

About Olympia Fields Hospital

Olympia Fields Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve.

Our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals work together to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services while maintaining a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and exceptional patient experiences. As part of Prime Healthcare, Olympia Fields Hospital benefits from the resources and support of a nationally recognized, award-winning health system.

Responsibilities

As Director of Nursing, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Medical-Surgical Services, driving clinical excellence, patient safety, and exceptional patient outcomes. You will lead initiatives that strengthen nursing practice, support staff development, and advance the organization's commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.

• Provide 24-hour leadership, oversight, and accountability for Medical-Surgical Services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate patient care services while promoting clinical excellence, patient safety, and positive patient outcomes.
• Lead departmental planning, performance improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance efforts, and achievement of operational goals.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care, enhance operational effectiveness, and support strategic initiatives.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and department operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Ensure comprehensive, age-appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients while partnering with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care experiences.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state registered nurse license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current Critical Care RN (CCRN) or Medical Surgical Certified (ANA) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
• A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
• Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after 1/11/2021.

The Leader Who Will Thrive Here

You are a collaborative, results-driven nursing leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, developing high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of clinical excellence. You are comfortable balancing quality outcomes, operational performance, regulatory compliance, and staff engagement while building strong relationships with physicians, caregivers, and hospital leadership.

You understand that successful Medical-Surgical nursing leadership requires more than managing day-to-day operations. It requires strategic vision, sound clinical judgment, accountability, and a commitment to advancing patient safety, quality improvement, and nursing excellence throughout the department.

You thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment and are seeking a leadership opportunity where you can influence patient outcomes, support the professional growth of your team, and make a lasting impact on the patients and communities we serve.

Why Olympia Fields Hospital?

At Olympia Fields Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated Medical-Surgical team, collaborate closely with hospital leadership and physicians, and help drive initiatives that advance patient safety, quality outcomes, and nursing excellence.

Olympia Fields Hospital provides a broad range of healthcare services designed to meet the needs of the community while maintaining a commitment to exceptional patient-centered care. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Olympia Fields Hospital is supported by the resources of Prime Healthcare, innovation, and stability of a nationally recognized, award-winning health system.

If you're ready to bring your nursing leadership expertise to an organization where you can influence patient care, develop high-performing teams, and make a meaningful difference in the community, we encourage you to apply.

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Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $100,339 to $135,054 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf