Director, Inpatient Services

Job Description

Your experience matters

Central Carolina Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Director of Inpatient Services , you will play a vital leadership role dedicated to making communities healthier®. This position offers oversight of ICU, Med/Surg, Dialysis, and Telemetry , making a direct impact on patient outcomes and clinical excellence across multiple service lines. Join us on this meaningful journey where your expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence will make a remarkable difference in the lives of the patients, families, and teams we serve.

How you'll contribute

An ICU Director who excels in this role:

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations across ICU, Med/Surg, Dialysis, and Telemetry, including patient care delivery, information technology, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality objectives.
• Plans, monitors, and manages staffing activities, including hiring, orientation, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and ongoing staff development.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets to ensure operations remain within allocated funding; coordinates and oversees internal and external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into departmental operations and clinical protocols, with a strong focus on critical care excellence.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, including HIPAA and other healthcare standards.
• Oversees sensitive and confidential information in alignment with organizational policies and business office standards.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff, including planning, assigning, and reviewing work; hiring, developing, and managing performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage-with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period-plus tailored options for part-time and PRN staff.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and generous paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and our 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Leadership development resources and ongoing career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; applicable experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Current North Carolina or compact state RN license required.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required .

Skills & Abilities

• Strong critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in ICU or critical care settings required .
• Ability to manage complex, multi-unit operations and lead diverse clinical teams across ICU, Med/Surg, Dialysis, and Telemetry.
• Business mathematical skills with ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Moderate computer proficiency including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to address complex issues, resolve sensitive situations, and motivate teams.
• Ability to manage varied and complex problems using established practices and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret regulations, apply policies, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs as required.
• Repetitive motion required for computer use; must possess required vision abilities.
• Works in both office and hospital environments with potential exposure to healthcare-related hazards, including biohazardous materials.
• Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%).

More about Central Carolina Hospital

Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lee County community for over 115 years. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center. We have also earned Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. In 2024, we received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award.

EEOC Statement

"Central Carolina Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Carolina Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.