Director, Nursing & Patient Care Services - Critical Care & Stepdown

Overview

The Director, Nursing & Patient Care Services is responsible for the coordination of the delivery of high‑quality services that meet or exceed customer expectations. The role coordinates the development, marketing, and strategic planning of new and existing services across multiple hospitals. It contributes to the success of the organization by achieving system, hospital, and divisional goals, setting the vision and culture, and building ownership and process improvement for sustainable value‑added services.

The Director provides leadership and administers fiscal, corporate, and human resource policies and practices in a multi‑skilled, multi‑functional environment. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 90 days of hire. The position will oversee multiple inpatient nursing units.

Virginia Beach, VA

First (Days)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• 5 years Healthcare Leadership (Required)
• 5 years Clinical Leadership (Required)

• Active RN license in state of practice or compact/multi‑state license (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

• Leading strategic and operational planning for assigned service lines, ensuring alignment with system and hospital goals.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of new and existing services across the assigned departments and service lines.
• Setting vision and culture, building ownership, and driving sustainable process improvements.
• Providing leadership in fiscal management, resource allocation, and compliance with corporate and human resource policies.
• Maintaining accountability for performance outcomes related to patient safety, experience, team member engagement, and financial stewardship.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. The organization’s guiding principle of diversity, inclusion, and belonging ensures its workforce reflects the communities it serves.