Nursing Director (RN) Emergency Services (ER)

Location: Florence AL (100% On-site) Employment Type: Full-time / Exempt (Permanent) Salary Range: $70000 $130000 / Year Performance Bonus

A 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 46000 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.