Director of Nursing, Cardiac Procedural & Orthopedic Surgical Services

Director of Nursing – Cardiac Procedural & Orthopedic Surgical Services at Presbyterian Medical Center & Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (PMC), a 654-bed, award-winning, four-time Magnet^®-designated tertiary care hospital in the heart of Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Nursing to lead two of our fastest-growing, high-impact service lines: cardiac procedural services and orthopedic surgical care within Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital, a department of Presbyterian Medical Center.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned nurse leader with deep expertise in procedural and/or surgical operations and a proven ability to build strong physician partnerships. The ideal candidate will drive clinical excellence, inspire high-performing teams, strengthen collaboration, and advance growth while delivering exceptional patient outcomes and memorable experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced, matrixed environment.

The Director of Nursing (DON) provides 24/7 operational and clinical leadership across a diverse and complex portfolio, including:

• Cardiac Catheterization Lab (3 labs)
• Electrophysiology Lab (3 labs)
• Non-Invasive Cardiology (stress testing, echocardiography, EKG)
• 10-bed Cardiac Procedure Pre/Post Unit
• 24-bed Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit
• 12-bed Orthopedic Surgery Overflow Unit
• 10-bed CARF-accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

The role has dual reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer and the President of Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital/VP of Operations at PMC, ensuring strong alignment, visibility, and support to advance best-in-class operations and continued growth and high reliability practices.

• Education:
  • 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree, required.
  • Graduate Degree, preferred
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in nursing, required.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience (manager level or above), required.
  • Minimum 2 years at the director level or above in a large, complex, high-volume healthcare setting, preferred.
  • Strong background in procedural, surgical, cardiac, or orthopedic services, preferred.

• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current North Carolina RN license or compact licensure, required. 
  • Specialty certification required or obtained within one year (NEA-BC, NE-BC, CENP, CV-BC, CNOR, ONC, or closely related and relevant certification).

• Additional Skills (required):
  • Strategic and operational leadership
  • Financial and workforce management
  • Quality, safety, and regulatory expertise
  • Physician relationship management
  • Magnet^® framework
  • Change leadership and performance improvement
  • Team development, engagement, and culture building
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic and operational plans aligned with Novant Health’s Cause.
• Drive clinical excellence, quality outcomes, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across all areas of responsibility.
• Partner with physician and administrative leaders to expand programs, optimize service delivery, and enhance patient access.
• Oversee financial performance, including productivity, resource utilization, and cost management.
• Champion initiatives that elevate the patient, family, and team member experience.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on high reliability, accountability, engagement, and professional development.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and operational innovation across service lines, throughout the region and across the system.
• Ensure efficient, effective use of human and material resources.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in cardiac and orthopedic care.