Director of Clinical Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Mad River Community Hospital offers a friendly, family oriented and welcoming workplace with excellent benefits. Come join our family of dedicated professional staff, where you can take pride in being a part of an exceptional team!

Job Title: Director of Clinical Nursing
Departments Supported: Medical/Surgical, ICU, Emergency Department, House Supervisors, Home Health

Location: Mad River Community Hospital, Arcata, California
Salary Range: $160,000 – $180,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Position Summary

Mad River Community Hospital is seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Nursing to support operational oversight and clinical leadership across Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), House Supervisor team, and Home Health.

Working in close partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer, this role helps coordinate nursing operations, support department managers and supervisors, and ensure high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and staff engagement. The Director plays a key role in translating organizational and nursing leadership priorities into effective day-to-day operations across assigned departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Nursing Officer in the oversight of clinical nursing services across assigned departments.
• Provide operational guidance and support to nurse managers, supervisors, and clinical leaders.
• Assist with implementation of strategic, operational, and quality initiatives developed by nursing and executive leadership.
• Promote consistent nursing standards, policies, and best practices across departments.
• Monitor and support department quality improvement, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives.
• Collaborate with department leaders on staffing, productivity, and workforce planning.
• Participate in budget planning, resource management, and operational performance monitoring.
• Support recruitment, development, and retention of nursing staff and leaders.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, clinical leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to support effective patient care delivery and patient flow.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred

Licensure

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive nursing leadership experience
• Experience in acute care hospital settings required
• Prior leadership experience overseeing multiple service lines or departments preferred
• Background in medical/surgical, critical care, emergency services, or hospital operations strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team support skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and executive leadership
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
• Experience supporting quality improvement and operational initiatives
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $160,000 – $180,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Professional development support

To Apply:

You may apply on Zip Recruiter or you can visit the Careers page on our web site, and apply via our Portal by clicking the link “Apply Now”. You can also download the MRCH Employment Application and email it to HRTeam-at- MadRiverHospital.com.

Employment with MRCH is contingent upon passing a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Mad River Community Hospital: A Unique Acute Care Facility

The friendly university city of Arcata, CA is home to Mad River Community Hospital, nestled between the redwoods and the Pacific Ocean, just minutes away from a river, bay, beaches and forests. Mad River Community Hospital is committed to providing the best care for our patients and a balanced work-life integration for our staff. 

In addition to acute care and surgical services, the hospital provides emergency services. The hospital operates several outpatient clinics, including surgery, orthopedic, occupational health, pain management, wound care, behavioral health, three primary care clinics, and two physical therapy/sports rehabilitation clinics in Arcata and Willow Creek. There is a 2-acre on-site farm that provides our cafeteria with produce for serving patients and staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mad River Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mad River Community Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,

including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Humboldt County – Northern California Redwood Coast

The friendly university city of Arcata, CA is home to Mad River Community Hospital , nestled between the redwoods and the Pacific Ocean, just minutes away from a river, bay, beaches and forests. Arcata is an open-minded and welcoming small city, valuing diversity, culture, art, entrepreneurship, and the protection of its beautiful natural environment. Arcata is just 80 miles south of the Oregon border and 275 miles north of San Francisco, known for clean ocean air, moderate temperatures and beautiful landscapes with giant redwoods, flowing rivers and farmlands.

Our Community

Humboldt County is home to a vibrant community and culture, with beautifully preserved Victorian-era historic towns and more artists per capita than any other county in California. Arcata offers a mild climate year-round, with many amenities of larger cities but with a small-town feel and strong sense of community. Our community is rich in the arts: music, theater, and dance performances, art galleries, hand-crafted woodwork, textiles, and visual artwork in all mediums.

Arcata is just minutes away from pristine mountains, clean, uncrowded Pacific beaches and six mountain-fed rivers. Outdoor adventures abound: cycling, fishing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, agate hunting, beachcombing, camping, hiking, backpacking, surfing, golfing and more.  With more old-growth redwoods and stretches of undeveloped coast than anywhere else in California, Humboldt County easily earns its rank among the top US destinations and one of the most beautiful counties in the U.S.

Arcata is known for a variety of locally owned specialty farm-to-table cafes and restaurants, serving exquisite, award-winning foods, wines, microbrews, and spirits, many of which are also available in our local markets. Community farms sell their fresh organic produce and flowers at the weekly farmers market, where you can also find many more locally made goods and sundries.

Arcata is home to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt - one of only three Polytechnic universities in California. Cal Poly Humboldt offers bachelors, masters and credential programs in a wide variety of majors, including a STEM program. Our K-12 school system is outstanding and offers options of public, charter, and private schools that provide a variety of programs and initiatives for youth of all ages.

The local airport is serviced by United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways, with daily flights to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Burbank, Las Vegas, SeaTac, Provo, Utah, and Denver, Colorado.

With all this going for it, it’s easy to see why so many people call the north coast Home!

Mad River Community Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. Nestled in the heart of our community, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our featured services showcase the best of what we have to offer, from advanced medical treatments and innovative procedures to compassionate care delivered by our skilled professionals.

Explore our services and discover how we are enhancing health and well-being across our community. At Mad River Community Hospital, your health is our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Company Description

Mad River Community Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. Nestled in the heart of our community, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our featured services showcase the best of what we have to offer, from advanced medical treatments and innovative procedures to compassionate care delivered by our skilled professionals.\r\n\r\nExplore our services and discover how we are enhancing health and well-being across our community. At Mad River Community Hospital, your health is our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way.