Clinical Director, Medical-Surgical and Neuro Stepdown

Job overview

The Clinical Director, Medical-Surgical and Neuro Stepdown role is onsite in Memphis, TN. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s patient-care mission in the Memphis and Mid-South community. The director provides strategic and operational leadership for assigned clinical areas, maintaining accountability for 24/7 care delivery. The role develops nursing staff and Patient Care Coordinators, manages staffing and resources, and advances patient outcomes, service excellence, and financial performance through improvement work and evidence-based practice.

What you'll do

• Provide 24/7 accountability for assigned service areas
• lead patient safety, clinical outcome, and service improvement initiatives
• collaborate on performance improvement strategies
• recruit, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff and Patient Care Coordinators
• oversee staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation
• participate in budget planning and monitor financial performance
• maintain regulatory and accreditation readiness
• address environmental and equipment needs
• lead technology and operational projects
• champion evidence-based practice and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

clinical director

medical-surgical

neuro stepdown

memphis tn

methodist le bonheur healthcare

clinical operations

nursing leadership

patient outcomes

staff development

budget planning

evidence-based practice

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a nursing bachelor's degree, 3–5 years in an acute care environment, Tennessee RN license, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Nursing master's degree and nursing administration or clinical specialty certification are preferred.

About the employer

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.