Executive Director of Nursing

Job Description Summary

Job Description
The Executive Director of Nursing (EDON) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all nursing services at Lancaster Hospital. This role is responsible for advancing nursing practice, ensuring excellence in patient care, driving quality and safety initiatives, and fostering a culture of engagement and professional growth. The EDON collaborates with medical staff, hospital leadership, and the divisional nursing leadership team to align nursing strategies with MUSC Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC003734 COL - Administration (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-38

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to drive high-quality, safe, and patient-centered nursing care across all inpatient and outpatient service lines.

• Oversee nursing operations, staffing, and financial performance to ensure efficiency, productivity, and optimal resource utilization.

• Lead nursing quality initiatives and evidence-based practice integration to achieve superior patient outcomes and meet or exceed regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Partner with the Divisional Chief Nursing Officer, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement organizational strategies, goals, and performance improvement plans.

• Mentor and develop nursing leaders and staff to build a strong pipeline for future leadership roles.

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.

• Actively engage in community and professional partnerships to enhance the hospital’s reputation and attract top nursing talent.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and operational acumen.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Expertise in performance improvement and evidence-based practice.

• Ability to lead through change and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.

Additional Job Description

Required Education:

• Master’s degree in Nursing; or Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; or Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably in an acute care setting.

• Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing budgets, and improving clinical outcomes.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: 

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with the South Carolina Board of Nursing or an approved compact state.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

• Leadership certification (e.g., NE-BC, NEA-BC, CENP) preferred.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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