Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time | First Shift

The Administrative Director of Acute Care Nursing provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and professional guidance across acute care services to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, safe, and patient‑centered care. The incumbent partners closely with nursing and interdisciplinary leaders to translate organizational vision, strategic priorities, and performance goals into actionable plans at the unit level.

This role serves as a key resource to unit leadership by providing expert guidance and support in the interpretation, implementation, and execution of organizational strategies, regulatory requirements, and evidence‑based practices. The Administrative Director works collaboratively with nurse managers and directors to align clinical operations with enterprise goals related to quality outcomes, patient experience, workforce engagement, fiscal stewardship, and regulatory compliance.

Through coaching, mentoring, and performance oversight, the incumbent strengthens leadership capability at the unit level, promotes accountability for outcomes, and drives consistent standards of nursing practice across acute care areas. The Administrative Director plays a critical role in fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development while supporting leaders in achieving sustained operational and clinical performance. The Administrative Director of Nursing reports to the Vice President of Patient Care or the Chief Nursing Officer. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a bachelors in another field and a master’s degree in nursing.

Master’s in Nursing or Healthcare Administration required. Will consider candidates working towards completion of the degree.

Minimum Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership and management skills and outcomes towards leading nursing sensitive indicator improvements.

Required Licenses
[Ohio, United States] Registered Nurse
Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Certification as a Nursing Administrator of Nursing Executive through an approved accrediting body to be completed within 2 years of hire.

Required Skills
Ability to lead a team and develop high performing teams

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong clinical and leadership skills

Change management

Employee engagement

Knowledge of state and national nursing and ACHC regulations

Financial accountability

Ability to evaluate statistical data for use in planning and monitoring operations and budgets.

Capable of resolving escalated issues required for operation and coordination of interdepartmental collaboration

Ability to collaborate with other executives in the organization in making decisions regarding health care services and organizational priorities

Promotes an environment that empowers nurses to provide effective, compassionate, and efficient nursing care

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.