Director Nursing Relief

Department:

34039 Enterprise Corporate - Administration: Resource Team

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

On-site work 5 days a week, on-call as needed. Rotate throughout area/market

Pay Range

$68.20 - $102.30

Major Responsibilities

• Provides executive nursing leadership and oversight for assigned patient care areas, ensuring safe, high‑quality, and efficient clinical operations with 24‑hour accountability for clinical and administrative functions.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates administrative and operational activities to meet regulatory requirements, support patient access and growth, and align care delivery with organizational priorities. Oversees financial management for assigned areas, including preparation and administration of operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, resource alignment, and compliance with approved financial guidelines.
• Manages workforce productivity and staffing effectiveness by monitoring performance metrics, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting the development and performance of leaders and staff.
• Develops and implements strategic plans, goals, policies, and procedures that align with the mission, values, and strategic objectives of the organization and support continuity of operations during leadership transitions or vacancies.
• Leads evaluation, planning, and implementation of new or expanded services, including assessment of financial feasibility, staffing needs, reimbursement impact, and market trends to support program growth and sustainability.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, leaders, system partners, and external stakeholders to facilitate communication, resolve operational issues, and ensure integrated, patient‑focused care delivery.
• Ensures compliance with quality, accreditation, and regulatory standards by overseeing performance improvement initiatives, monitoring regulatory changes, updating policies and procedures, and promoting a culture of patient safety.
• Leads customer and associate satisfaction initiatives by integrating satisfaction principles into change management, engaging staff in decision‑making, and driving continuous improvement in patient and workforce experience
• Designs and directs the work of the assigned area(s) of responsibility. Selects, coaches, and develops teams, setting objectives that align with organizational strategy to inspire and motivate the teams. Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning, and development. Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered, and performance is systematically improved.
• Develops and/or recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Master's degree in health care related field. Advanced degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration or a health care related field.

Certification / Registration / License

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices

Experience

• Typically requires 7 years of experience in nursing. Includes 3 years of management experience in managing multiple, large, complex inpatient nursing departments.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated management skills, including ability to work well with others, team building and conflict resolution skills, effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work across all lines of management and staff to promote good relationships among departments.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare finance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be willing to float and flex as the site and department needs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.
• Occasionally required to lift over 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education

• DNP preferred.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of experience in nursing leadership that includes experience in multiple areas and skill oversight.

Preferred Certification / Registration / License

• Leadership certification preferred.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.