Director of Nursing

Job Title: Executive Director of Emergency Services & Nursing Operations / Director of Managed Care / Director of Womens and Newborn Care

Location: Des Moines, IA

Employment Type: Full‑Time (40 hrs/week), On‑site

Overview

This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee emergency services and nursing operations across multiple hospital campuses. The position focuses on delivering high‑quality patient care, improving safety and outcomes, managing resources, and fostering teamwork. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and management skills, with a commitment to developing leaders and collaborating across departments to enhance patient experience and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Emergency Services and Nursing Operations departments
• Develop and manage budgets and financial resources
• Market service areas and engage in strategic planning
• Build partnerships and relationships to advance organizational goals
• Serve as administrative liaison with physicians and medical staff committees
• Allocate human, material, and financial resources effectively
• Oversee clinical services, staffing plans, patient care evaluation, and process improvement
• Set goals, monitor progress, and provide feedback to department leaders
• Mentor new and existing leaders for succession planning
• Standardize care delivery across multiple campuses while respecting patient differences
• Collaborate with other service lines to improve patient flow and care coordination
• Ensure compliance with specialty designations and accreditations
• Use evidence and outcomes data to improve operational processes
• Promote a culture of patient and workplace safety
• Understand reimbursement systems and payer sources
• Innovate care delivery and coordination
• Participate in emergency response and disaster recovery as assigned

Qualifications – Required

• Master’s degree or higher
• Minimum 1 year of Program Management experience
• Valid license/certification in Iowa (any of the following):
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Valid driver’s license in Iowa (any of the following):
• Regular Driver License (DL)
• Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Schedule & Work Details

• Full‑time, on‑site work only