Nursing Director- Critical Care
Overview
- Location
- Lahey Clinic
- Schedule
- No routine shift rotation · On-call responsibilities required
- Employer-listed pay
- $170,000
- Practice
- Hospital-based surgical and procedural services
Listed on official posting
Role summary
The Nursing Director for Critical Care leads nursing operations and multidisciplinary teams in surgical and procedural services, focusing on clinical excellence, workforce engagement, and quality outcomes with an annual salary range of $170,000 to $220,000 and required on-call and weekend coverage as needed.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Operational leadership across surgical and procedural services
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
One shared annual scale compares the source-listed range with what 33 physicians report earning (national cohort). Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.
Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $170,000
- Pay context
- Listed on official posting
- Evidence
- nt On-call responsibilities required Weekend coverage as needed No routine shift rotation Pay Range: $170,000.00 USD - $220,000.00 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary ran
- Observed
- 1 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Annual base salary with pay range $170,000 to $220,000, determined by seniority, education, training, experience, certifications, location, and responsibilities
Pay in context
Lahey ClinicEmployer-posted pay shown next to what physicians report earning — compared, never blended, never scored one against the other.
Reported pay is SalaryDr community data — total compensation, shown separately from the employer-posted range, which is often base salary only. We don't score one against the other because they measure different things.
Employer
Beth Israel Lahey Health (MA)
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-based surgical and procedural services
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.
Questions to ask the employer
- Is $170,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- The posted pay sits below what 33 Critical Care physicians report (national median $480,000) — what closes that gap: productivity upside, bonus, equity, or schedule?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- no routine shift rotation
- Call burden
- on-call responsibilities required
- Inpatient / outpatient
- operational leadership across surgical and procedural services
- Admin burden
- oversight of clinical, operational, and financial performance, budgeting, workforce planning, recruitment, retention, resource management, and compliance with regulatory standards
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- Listed on official posting
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- 5 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Description About the Role Reporting to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Nursing is a key member of the nursing leadership team responsible for advancing clinical excellence, operational performance, and strategic growth across the organization. This highly visible leadership role partners closely with nursing, physician, and operational leaders to shape the future of patient care while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. The Director provides oversight and direction for nursing practice, professional development, quality outcomes, patient experience, workforce engagement, and evidence-based care delivery. Working alongside Service Line Nurse Managers, Clinical Managers, Vice Presidents, and executive leadership, this individual will help drive organizational priorities while ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader who is passionate about developing high-performing teams, leading change, and influencing the delivery of exceptional care across the continuum. Key Responsibilities Lead clinical, operational, and financial performance across surgical and procedural services, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes, safety, and experience. Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. Partner with physicians, nursing leaders, and hospital leadership to drive quality, efficiency, patient access, and service line growth. Oversee departmental budgeting, workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and resource management. Lead performance improvement initiatives using data, evidence-based practice, and industry best practices to enhance care delivery and operational excellence. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards, including Joint Commission, DPH, CMS, and professional practice guidelines. Champion innovation and change management initiatives that improve patient care, workflow, and team engagement. Develop and mentor future nurse leaders while supporting shared governance and professional development. Leverage technology, analytics, and benchmarking data to inform decision-making and drive organizational goals. Serve as a visible and approachable leader who builds strong relationships across departments and promotes a positive team culture. What We're Looking For Proven experience leading complex clinical operations and multidisciplinary teams. Strong financial, operational, and strategic planning skills. Ability to build strong partnerships with physicians and executive leadership. Passion for developing people, improving patient care, and driving organizational performance. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and change management skills. Minimum Qualifications Education : BSN required with knowledge of nursing practices, theories, management and research, basic statistics, and health-care legislation. MSN preferred. Licensure, Certification, Registration: Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license to practice as a Registered Nurse required Qualifications & Leadership Profile Demonstrated success leading nursing operations, clinical teams, and complex healthcare environments. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively partner with physicians, nursing leaders, executives, and multidisciplinary teams. Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and experience using data to drive operational, financial, and clinical performance. Proven ability to lead change, improve processes, and implement innovative solutions that enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Approximately 7–10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including 5–7 years in nursing management or director-level roles. Schedule & Commitment On-call responsibilities required Weekend coverage as needed No routine shift rotation Pay Range $170,000.00 USD - $220,000.00 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled