Director of Nursing in Critical Care​/Inpatient Service Lines

Employment Type

Full time

Day Shift

The Nursing Director for Inpatient Service Lines provides transformational leadership to advance professional nursing practice across multiple inpatient units. The role ensures high‑quality, patient‑centered care while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Lead, develop, and mentor nursing teams across Critical Care and Inpatient Units, ensuring excellence in patient care and regulatory readiness.

• Advance evidence‑based practice by guiding clinical standards, supporting shared decision‑making, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

• Shape operational and strategic goals through effective resource allocation, data‑driven decisions, and stewardship of financial and human resources.

• Champion a healing and inclusive work environment that values colleague well‑being, interdisciplinary collaboration, and culturally proficient care.

• Serve as a visible, accessible leader who models Trinity Health’s Mission, Values, and Promise in all actions and decisions.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

• Valid and current Connecticut RN licensure.

• Seven or more years of progressive nursing leadership experience in relevant Critical Care specialties.

• Master’s degree in nursing, Business Administration or Healthcare Administration highly desired.

• Knowledge of hospital Nursing Operations, Budgeting, Regulator and Oversight Management

• Level 1 Trauma experience

• Opportunity to lead at a Level I Trauma Center within one of New England’s most respected Catholic health systems.

• Direct influence on nursing practice, professional development, and systemwide quality initiatives.

• A mission‑driven environment that prioritizes compassionate care, innovation, and leadership excellence.

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world‑class service in a progressive, people‑centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets
, are a major teaching hospital, and are the largest Catholic hospital in New England
.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran