Senior Director of Patient Care Services

Bring bold ideas, compassionate leadership, and clinical vision to an exciting Senior Director of Patient Care Services opportunity where nursing excellence takes center stage!

The Chief Nursing Officer will join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization with a strong reputation for compassionate community care, clinical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. The hospital supports evidence-based practice, shared decision-making, modern clinical technology, quality analytics, infection prevention, professional education, and frontline-driven process improvement. A collaborative culture, visible community support, interdisciplinary teamwork, and a commitment to clinician wellbeing will give the Chief Nursing Officer meaningful opportunities to improve patient outcomes, strengthen nursing engagement, and advance the professional practice environment.

The Senior Director of Patient Care Services will oversee acute care hospital units, including the emergency department, surgical services, intensive care unit, and medical-surgical unit. This expansive leadership role encompasses emergency nursing, perioperative care, critical care, inpatient operations, patient flow, workforce planning, regulatory readiness, and quality performance. The position also offers the lifestyle advantages of a historic downtown, plentiful outdoor recreation, a setting that is less congested than metro areas, and attractive access to affordable housing.

Reporting to senior executive leadership, the VP of Patient Care Services will serve as an influential member of the hospital’s administrative team and collaborate closely with nursing directors, nurse managers, physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical educators, quality specialists, and operational leaders. The VP of Patient Care Services will guide nursing strategy, staffing and productivity, budgets, patient experience, regulatory compliance, quality and safety, leadership development, retention, and performance improvement.

Friendly nurses and a diverse team of healthcare professionals will provide strong support as this executive mentors emerging leaders, encourages open communication, and creates sustainable systems for exceptional care.

The Senior Director of Patient Care Services will enjoy life in South Central North Carolina, a welcoming region that combines small-town character with convenient access to regional cities, airports, colleges, healthcare services, and major travel corridors. Mild seasons encourage hiking, cycling, fishing, paddling, golf, and year-round enjoyment of parks and green space, while concerts, festivals, local sports, historic architecture, regional attractions, and Southern cuisine create an engaging community lifestyle.

Family-friendly neighborhoods, varied housing options, manageable commutes, everyday shopping, schools, growing employment opportunities, and lower population density make the region appealing to professionals seeking affordability, privacy, natural beauty, and relief from metropolitan congestion.

The Chief Nursing Officer will receive competitive executive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits, which may include:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• retirement programs
• wellness resources
• professional development support

Turn nursing leadership into a lasting legacy by connecting with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to learn more about this Senior Director of Patient Care Services opportunity in South Central North Carolina.