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

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Decatur, AL

25d

About The Position

The Director of Nursing leads and manages all aspects of the assigned nursing department, including nursing care delivery, financial and resource management, quality of care, personnel management, service excellence, and daily operations. The director ensures compliance with applicable regulatory standards and demonstrates Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision, and values through their behavior.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to interpret clinical, technical, and financial information. The director works with physicians, staff, patients, families, and visitors and gathers and analyzes information to support hospital operations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Hold a nursing license in good standing in the State of Alabama.
• At least five years of hospital clinical experience.
• At least two years of leadership experience, such as charge nurse or team leader.
• Demonstrate leadership ability, effective communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to apply logical or scientific reasoning to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to perform practical mathematical calculations, including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, and financial reports and record information accurately by paper or electronic means.
• Ability to communicate verbally using effective voice tone, diction, and medical terminology.
• Ability to follow and give precise instructions, interpret information accurately, and change duties frequently.
• Ability to use common sense and medical skills to care for the sick and use hands, fingers, and other body members or special devices with skill.

Responsibilities

• Manage department employees and resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Oversee nursing care to ensure it meets standards set by CMS, The Joint Commission, the Alabama Board of Nursing, the Alabama Department of Public Health, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Act as a change agent.
• Build effective personal relationships and teams.
• Improve the patient experience.
• Manage nursing department operations, personnel, quality of care, and financial and resource matters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards applicable to the assigned nursing practice area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director