Job Title: Nursing Director (RN) - Emergency Services (ER)Location: Florence, AL (100% On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time / Exempt (Permanent)
Salary Range: $70,000 - $130,000 / Year + Performance Bonus
Job DescriptionA premier, diversified healthcare delivery network is seeking a dynamic and strategic Nursing Director (RN) to lead all aspects of Emergency Services at a major 263-bed acute care referral hospital.
The Emergency Department is one of the largest and busiest regional trauma units in the network, managing approximately 46,000 patients annually. Backed by a high-performing collaborative team of 70 RNs and auxiliary nursing support staff, the department features a 36-bed main ER alongside a specialized 8-bed senior-focused Emergency Services unit. This fast-paced, team-oriented leadership environment provides an exceptional opportunity to drive clinical excellence, manage large-scale operations, and elevate the patient care continuum.
Key Responsibilities - Strategic Leadership: Serve as the accountable operational leader for all Emergency Services, designing and implementing innovative programs to enhance clinical performance.
- Team & Resource Management: Oversee and manage a comprehensive team of 70 RNs and support personnel; handle clinical scheduling, performance metrics, and staff engagement.
- Financial & Resource Allocation: Directly manage departmental budgeting, financial operations, compliance reporting, and resource utilization across the ER service line.
- Quality & Compliance: Partner with quality leadership to advance the facility toward becoming a highly reliable organization in strict compliance with healthcare accreditation standards.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate actively with physicians, advanced practice providers, facility executives, and other service line leaders to optimize service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Staff Development: Oversee continuous clinical education, competency assessments, and adherence to patient safety protocols.
Minimum Requirements - Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is mandatory.
- Licensure: Active and current Alabama RN License (or immediately eligible for licensure).
- Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive clinical leadership experience specifically within Emergency Services (ER/ED).
- Financial Acumen: Proven experience managing budgets, financial planning, and operational resource allocation in an acute care setting.
- Certifications: Active BLS and ACLS certifications are required (or must be obtained within a defined corporate timeframe).
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical expertise to interpret operational data, execute performance-improvement initiatives, and build strong multidisciplinary team relationships.
Why Join Us - Comprehensive Health Protection: Multiple tiers of competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Financial Growth & Protection: 401(k) retirement package with company matching, life insurance, short/long-term disability, performance-based bonus structures, and annual merit increases.
- Career Advancement: Higher education tuition assistance, certification reimbursement support, and ongoing corporate leadership development.
- Work-Life Wellness: Paid Family Leave, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and dedicated mental, physical, and financial well-being programs.