Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing - $61-73 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire

Soldotna, AK

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$127,300–$151,548 Per Year
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Budget Management, Community Health, Compensation and Benefits, Dental Insurance, Director of Nursing (DON), Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Fishing, Healthcare, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Incentive Programs, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Operational Strategy, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Recreation, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Set Goals, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Soldotna, AK
POSTED
2 days ago

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Director of Nursing Director for a nursing job in Soldotna, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Director of Nursing
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Staff

Pay: $127,300 – $151,548 per year

Job Description

Director of Med-Surg Opportunity – Soldotna, Alaska

  • Salary: $127,300 - $151,548
  • Relocation Assistance: $25,000
  • Critical Position Bonus: $10,000
  • Annual Incentive: Up to 10%

Direct Hire | Full-Time | Day Shift

A community-focused hospital is seeking an experienced Director of Med-Surg to provide strategic and operational leadership for its Medical-Surgical Department in Soldotna, Alaska. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven nurse leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a community-focused healthcare organization while enjoying the lifestyle and natural beauty Alaska has to offer. 

The Director of Med-Surg is responsible for planning, directing, supervising, and participating in the activities of the Medical-Surgical Department to ensure exceptional patient care and operational excellence.

Working closely with Nursing Administration and organizational leadership, this individual will establish departmental goals, oversee clinical operations, ensure regulatory compliance, support quality initiatives, and align nursing services with the hospital's mission and strategic objectives.

Position Overview

  • Monday-Friday Schedule
  • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Exempt Position
  • EPIC EMR
  • Director-Level Leadership Opportunity

Compensation & Incentives

  • $25,000 Relocation Assistance
  • $10,000 Critical Position Bonus
  • Participation in Director-Level Incentive Compensation Plan
  • Annual incentive opportunity of up to 10% of earnings
  • Salary range: $127,300 – $151,548 annually (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight for all Med-Surg department operations
  • Direct and support nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care
  • Collaborate with hospital departments, physicians, community healthcare professionals, and leadership teams
  • Develop and implement departmental goals and strategic initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards
  • Manage staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and operational resources
  • Lead performance improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
  • Foster staff development, engagement, and retention
  • Support a culture of safety, accountability, and clinical excellence

Requirements

  • Education
    • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required
  • Experience
    • Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience
    • Minimum 2 years of Director, Manager, or progressive nursing leadership experience in a Medical-Surgical or Acute Care setting
  • Licensure & Certifications
    • Active Alaska RN License or eligibility to obtain
    • BLS Certification (AHA)
    • ACLS Certification (AHA)
    • PALS Certification within 6 months of hire

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Competitive Retirement Plan
  • Director-Level PTO Program
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Continuing Education Support
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Director-Level Incentive Program

Why Soldotna, Alaska:

Located on Alaska's scenic Kenai Peninsula, Soldotna offers world-class fishing, hiking, wildlife, and outdoor recreation while maintaining a welcoming, family-oriented community atmosphere. This position provides the opportunity to advance your leadership career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Lead a high-performing Medical-Surgical department

• Influence strategic and operational decisions

• Partner directly with Nursing Administration and executive leadership

• Receive relocation assistance, bonus incentives, and leadership-level benefits

• Enjoy an exceptional work-life balance in one of Alaska's most scenic communities

Work Location: In person

About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.

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