Dir Nursing Unit- 4F Med Surg, Full-Time, Days

HH Health System•Decatur, AL

24d

About The Position

The Director of Nursing Unit provides operational leadership for the 4th Floor Med Surg unit at Decatur Morgan Hospital. The role is responsible for high-quality patient care, nursing excellence, regulatory compliance, and staff engagement. The director collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders to improve outcomes, foster a culture of safety, and promote professional development across the nursing team. The position leads nursing operations and strategic initiatives, oversees clinical standards and regulatory compliance, manages staffing and resources, and supports staff development and engagement. It also manages department budgets and equipment, works with interdisciplinary leaders on patient flow and quality improvement, communicates department performance and initiatives, and participates in hospital committees, councils, and projects. The nursing belief system emphasizes holistic, evidence-based and ethical care; respect for patients’ cultural beliefs, ethnic backgrounds, and sexual orientation; professional growth and lifelong learning; and positive communication and collaboration among patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Nursing license in good standing in the State of Alabama.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Minimum of five years of hospital clinical experience.
Minimum of two years in a leadership role, such as charge nurse, manager, or director.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Ability to work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and statistical analysis, as well as basic arithmetic.
Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, and financial reports.
Ability to record data using paper and electronic means.
Ability to communicate verbally using effective voice tone, diction, and medical terminology.
Ability to gather, compile, and classify information and analyze and interpret data for hospital operations.
Ability to convey and exchange information with physicians, staff, patients, families, and visitors, including giving directions.
Manual dexterity to use body members or special devices to perform job-related functions.
Ability to understand technical information from reference books, manuals, and nursing leadership journals.
Ability to communicate with people, follow or give precise instructions, change duties frequently, and record and interpret information accurately.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Master of Health Administration (MHA).

Responsibilities

Develop and implement nursing department goals and strategic initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.
Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing operations to support patient outcomes and efficient workflows.
Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives and analyze data to inform evidence-based decisions.
Model and advocate for excellence, accountability, compassion, and collaboration.
Ensure nursing care standards, protocols, and policies are met across supervised units.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency standards, including Joint Commission and CMS requirements.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource management for safe patient care delivery.
Respond to patient care concerns and collaborate on service recovery as needed.
Recruit, hire, and retain nursing talent; manage performance and professional development of nurse leaders and staff.
Foster an inclusive environment that supports professional growth, shared governance, and lifelong learning.
Promote leadership development and succession planning for nurses and emerging nurse leaders.
Develop and manage department budgets, monitor expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Participate in capital planning and resource allocation for nursing and patient care initiatives.
Ensure equipment and supplies are properly used and maintained within budget limits.
Partner with interdisciplinary leaders on patient flow, care coordination, and quality improvement.
Communicate department performance, goals, and initiatives to staff, leadership, and stakeholders.
Participate in hospital committees, councils, and projects.