Director of Nursing

About the role

This position is located in Florence, AL.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative programs to improve patient outcomes and ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Collaborate with providers, staff, and leadership to elevate clinical performance and patient experience.
• Serve as the accountable leader for all aspects of Emergency Services.
• Drive continuous improvement in outcomes, cost of care, and patient satisfaction.
• Partner with quality leadership to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and advance toward becoming a highly reliable organization.
• Collaborate with other service line leaders, facility leadership, and system executives to provide consistent, patient-centered care.
• Support provider and staff recruitment, retention, and engagement.
• Demonstrate values through inspirational leadership and a commitment to patient-centered outcomes.
• Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, and hospital leadership to enhance care coordination, patient experience, and service delivery.
• Oversee ongoing staff education, competency, and adherence to clinical and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Alabama RN License (or eligible for licensure)
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build effective relationships
• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation in acute care settings
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and implement performance-improvement initiatives
• BLS and ACLS required (or obtained within a defined timeframe)