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Director of Nursing

Shoshone Medical Center | Kellogg, Idaho

Come Join the Shoshone Medical Center Team!

Shoshone Medical Center, located in beautiful Kellogg, Idaho, is nestled in the heart of the Fabulous Silver Valley. We enjoy four distinct seasons and all the outdoor recreation they bring. Whether you enjoy skiing, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, ATV riding, or simply exploring the outdoors, you'll find an exceptional quality of life in our community.

We're looking for a compassionate, experienced nursing leader to join our team as our Director of Nursing.

Why Choose Shoshone Medical Center?

We are proud to offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid benefits for employees
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with up to a 7% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the community

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing the daily nursing and clinical operations within the hospital, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, this position provides operational leadership for nursing services by ensuring appropriate staffing, efficient patient flow, regulatory compliance, and the consistent execution of nursing practice standards.

The Director of Nursing works closely with house supervisors, physicians, department leaders, administrators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth operation of patient care services while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of nursing departments, including Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department, Outpatient Nursing, and other assigned areas.
• Ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate resource allocation to meet patient care needs.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate nursing leaders and staff.
• Oversee scheduling, productivity, employee performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Collaborate with house supervisors and department leaders to effectively manage patient flow and operational challenges.
• Implement nursing policies, clinical standards, and quality initiatives established by the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Promote evidence-based practice and a culture of patient safety, accountability, and service excellence.
• Monitor departmental productivity, budgets, and resource utilization while maintaining high-quality patient care.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, CMS Conditions of Participation, and DNV accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, executive leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and operational performance.

Join Our Team

At Shoshone Medical Center, you'll have the opportunity to lead an outstanding nursing team while making a lasting impact on the health of our community. If you're a collaborative leader who is passionate about operational excellence, employee development, and delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Qualifications: Current RN Nursing License required. Must have Emergency Room experience.  Must exhibit excellent customer service and communication.