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Director Nursing - Lakes

Fairview Health Services

Wyoming, Minnesota · Posted October 26, 2026

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Job Overview

The Nursing Director directs nursing practice and patient care operations in collaboration with the VP, CNO/VP of Operations and Service Line Executive, at the designated site(s). This includes nursing practice, quality and safety, regulatory compliance, finance, and other operational accountabilities.

This Leadership position will have oversight of Surgical Services (OR, PACU, Same Day Surgery, Endo) and the Emergency Department at Fairview Lakes Hospital.

Responsibilities

Contributes to and executes the vision for promoting clinical excellence and program growth in a highly matrixed organization and competitive marketplace.

Collaborates and aligns with other leaders, both site and system based, to ensure high quality services are provided within professional regulatory and accrediting body standards. Drives vision and strategy that advance the strategic imperatives utilizing organizational process improvement methodologies.

Ensures overall clinical quality and safety that meets or exceeds national best practice benchmarks.

Partners with Advanced Practice Nurses, Physicians, and other stakeholders to drive quality patient outcomes.

Accountable for viable financial performance including operating and capital budgets of the departments as assigned.

Ensures operations function at high levels of efficiency

Leads an environment that exceeds organizational goals for customer service.

Promotes a culture of high employee engagement, professional development, nursing education and research.

Partners with the interprofessional team members leaders across the continuum of care, to achieve organization outcomes.

Oversees identified programs and departments as assigned (i.e. Stroke, ECMO, Diabetes, Transplant).

Partners in developing and administering policies and procedures.

Responsible to assist the VP/CNO with planning and management of initiatives and tasks which advance nursing strategic and operational work at a local and system level.

Leads teams based on mission, vision, and values of organization.

Required Qualifications

M.A./M.S. in nursing, health care administration, business administration or related field. If Bachelor’s degree is not in Nursing, Master’s must be in Nursing.

Six years nursing experience, at least three of which are in a progressive leadership role in a healthcare environment

Registered Nurse Upon Hire

Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Nursing Practice

ANCC or AONL Certification

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

The Nursing Director directs nursing practice and patient care operations in collaboration with the VP, CNO/VP of Operations and Service Line Executive, at the designated site(s). This includes nursing practice, quality and safety, regulatory compliance, finance, and other operational accountabilities.

This Leadership position will have oversight of Surgical Services (OR, PACU, Same Day Surgery, Endo) and the Emergency Department at Fairview Lakes Hospital.

Responsibilities

Contributes to and executes the vision for promoting clinical excellence and program growth in a highly matrixed organization and competitive marketplace.

Collaborates and aligns with other leaders, both site and system based, to ensure high quality services are provided within professional regulatory and accrediting body standards. Drives vision and strategy that advance the strategic imperatives utilizing organizational process improvement methodologies.

Ensures overall clinical quality and safety that meets or exceeds national best practice benchmarks.

Partners with Advanced Practice Nurses, Physicians, and other stakeholders to drive quality patient outcomes.

Accountable for viable financial performance including operating and capital budgets of the departments as assigned.

Ensures operations function at high levels of efficiency

Leads an environment that exceeds organizational goals for customer service.

Promotes a culture of high employee engagement, professional development, nursing education and research.

Partners with the interprofessional team members leaders across the continuum of care, to achieve organization outcomes.

Oversees identified programs and departments as assigned (i.e. Stroke, ECMO, Diabetes, Transplant).

Partners in developing and administering policies and procedures.

Responsible to assist the VP/CNO with planning and management of initiatives and tasks which advance nursing strategic and operational work at a local and system level.

Leads teams based on mission, vision, and values of organization.

Required Qualifications

M.A./M.S. in nursing, health care administration, business administration or related field. If Bachelor’s degree is not in Nursing, Master’s must be in Nursing.

Six years nursing experience, at least three of which are in a progressive leadership role in a healthcare environment

Registered Nurse Upon Hire

Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Nursing Practice

ANCC or AONL Certification

$162,968.00- $235,372.80 Annual