Birmingham, AL, US
7 days ago
Dir Nursing Svcs
Job Description

Benefits include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more.

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Essential Functions

Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of critical care nursing services for adult and geriatric populations in the departments. Facilitates collaboration among nursing, medical, respiratory therapy, laboratory, and pharmacy teams to promote multidisciplinary care delivery. Develops and manages the departments budget, monitoring financial performance and implementing strategies to achieve budgetary goals. Leads quality improvement initiatives, analyzing performance metrics, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and driving measurable improvements in patient care and satisfaction. Directs the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, coaching, and professional development of department staff to maintain a skilled and engaged workforce. Establishes and monitors clinical practice standards, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based care and superior customer service. Develops and enforces policies and procedures for department operations, including disaster preparedness plans. Collaborates with hospital leadership to market the Critical Care service line and support the development of educational programs. Coordinates and facilitates staff education and in-service training on new equipment, procedures, and technologies. Maintains 24-hour accountability for problem resolution and operational oversight of ICU, Med Surg and Tele services. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required Master's Degree in Nursing or related field preferred 5-7 years of critical care nursing experience in an acute care setting required 3-5 years of nursing leadership experience in a critical care department required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of critical care, medical surgical and telemetry nursing, operations, and evidence-based practices. Strong leadership and team management skills to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Financial acumen for budgeting, resource allocation, and cost control. Analytical skills to evaluate data, drive quality improvement, and support clinical and operational decision-making. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with staff, physicians, and leadership.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BCLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

 

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