Director of Inpatient Nursing Services
Company: i4 Search Group Healthcare
Location: Fort Mill
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary The RN Director
of Inpatient Services provides strategic and operational leadership
for inpatient nursing units, including MedSurg, Progressive Care
Unit (PCU), and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) . This leader supports
the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in ensuring the delivery of
high-quality, safe, and compassionate patient care while optimizing
staff performance and resource management. This position holds 24/7
accountability for assigned departments, overseeing nursing
practice, staffing, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance
across multiple inpatient units. Key Responsibilities Provide
leadership and direction for nursing operations across assigned
inpatient departments. Collaborate with hospital leadership and
multidisciplinary teams to drive excellence in patient outcomes,
quality, and safety. Develop, implement, and evaluate
evidence-based policies, procedures, and nursing standards. Mentor
and develop nurse leaders and frontline staff to enhance team
engagement and professional growth. Manage departmental budgets,
staffing plans, and performance improvement initiatives. Support
the CNO in strategic planning and organizational development
efforts. Maintain compliance with all hospital policies,
accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications Education: Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) Required: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Experience:
Required: Minimum of 2 years of progressive management experience
in an acute care hospital setting (manager or full-time charge
nurse level or higher). Licensure & Certifications: Active RN
license in state of practice (or eligibility for licensure). AHA
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required. Additional
certifications in leadership or specialty areas – preferred. Skills
& Competencies: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership and hospital operational expertise. Ability
to serve as a role model and advocate for professional nursing
practice.
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