Nursing Administrator

Dukes Memorial Hosptial, located in Peru, IN is seeking a Nursing Administrator opportunity available.

• Competitive Compensation – Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family.
• Future Security – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization.
• Recognition & Reward Programs – We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks – Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

The Administrator, Nursing provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for nursing services within the facility, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), this role directs staffing, resource management, and policy implementation to support organizational goals. The Administrator collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues, enhance care delivery, and promote continuous improvement. This position also serves as the primary decision-maker for nursing operations in the absence of the CNO.

• Supervises nursing staff, including scheduling, performance evaluation, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Conducts regular rounds to assess patient care quality, operational efficiency, and adherence to policies.
• Prepares, monitors, and manages budgets for assigned departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Leads the development, implementation, and administration of nursing care standards across all units.
• Ensures timely and appropriate resource allocation based on patient acuity and staffing needs.
• Develops, communicates, and enforces nursing policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Acts as a liaison among nursing, medical staff, ancillary departments, and patients/families to resolve issues and ensure continuity of care.
• Prepares and reviews reports, analyzing trends and providing updates to the CNO and leadership.
• Oversees quality assurance programs, ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Represents nursing services on hospital committees and task forces to address operational and strategic initiatives.
• Assists regulatory agencies during inspections and maintains readiness for compliance audits.
• Serves as the primary decision-maker for nursing services in the absence of the CNO.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Supervision and Staff Management
  • Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
  • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
  • Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  • Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long‑term planning.
  • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost‑effective delivery of services.
  • Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize…