Administrative Director, Acute Care Services

Administrative Director Of Acute Care Services

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks an Administrative Director of Acute Care Services to provide operational and clinical leadership for a defined group of clinical care areas under the administrative direction of the Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) of Patient Care Services (PCS). The Administrative Director is accountable for the day-to-day performance and integration of services within Acute Care Services, including but not limited to Neurology-Urology, Pulmonary-Renal/Infectious Disease, Surgical Trauma, Orthopedics, Oncology, and the Infusion Suite, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, patient-centered care aligned with organizational priorities.

In partnership with the ACNO of PCS and interdisciplinary leaders, the Director translates strategic goals into operational execution, advancing clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, patient flow, and workforce engagement. The Administrative Director is responsible for achieving quality, safety, service, and financial outcomes across assigned departments, while fostering a culture of professional nursing practice, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Administrative Director collaborates closely with physicians, nursing leaders, and support services to optimize care delivery models, improve throughput, and enhance the patient experience. This role participates in organizational committees and initiatives, supports service line development and performance improvement efforts, and ensures consistency with Cottage Health mission, vision, and values.

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS):
  Nursing
• One of the following Master's Degrees: MSN, MBA, MHA

Preferred:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Minimum:
California Registered Nurse (RN) License. BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)

Preferred:
Specialty Certification in clinical or nursing leadership

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum: 5 years of progressively responsible healthcare management/administrative/leadership experience.