Director of Nursing (RN) - Emergency Services (ER)

True North Consultants, Inc.; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Partial relocation package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Florence, AL is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead the Emergency Services department. This role requires a strategic, hands-on leader who can drive clinical excellence and operational performance while advancing patient safety and experience.

The successful candidate will oversee program development, budgeting, staffing, and quality initiatives, partnering with medical leadership to elevate care delivery and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic acute-care setting.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Alabama RN licensure required or eligible.
• Minimum 5 years leadership in Emergency Services.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Budgeting, financial management and resource allocation in acute care.
• Strong data interpretation and performance-improvement skills.
• BLS and ACLS certification required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Services department.
• Develop and implement programs to improve patient outcomes and cost-effective care.
• Collaborate with medical staff and leadership to enhance clinical performance and patient experience.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and advance quality initiatives.
• Lead recruitment, retention and engagement for providers and staff.
• Oversee staff education, competency, and safety adherence.

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to oversee the Emergency Services department located in Florence, AL. This role demands a dynamic leader committed to excellence in patient care and operational management. The ideal candidate will drive strategic initiatives and foster a collaborative environment to elevate emergency services delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Services department.
• Develop and implement innovative programs to improve patient outcomes and ensure cost-effective care.
• Collaborate with medical staff and leadership to enhance clinical performance and patient experience.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and advance quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts for providers and staff.
• Oversee staff education, competency, and adherence to clinical and patient safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current or eligible for Alabama RN licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Emergency Services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build effective relationships.
• Experience in budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation in an acute care setting.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data interpretation and performance-improvement initiatives.
• BLS and ACLS certification required (or obtainable within a defined timeframe).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $70,000.00 - $130,000.00
• Signing bonus and partial relocation package available.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and financial protection benefits.
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance.
• Employee wellness programs and other perks.