Emergency Department Operations Lead - Nursing & Quality

Flowers Hospital; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL, is seeking an Assistant Director of the Emergency Department to oversee daily operations, nursing care delivery, and staff management, driving excellent patient care, outcomes, and engagement. You will collaborate with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, quality, safety, and financial performance.

The role requires RN licensure, leadership experience, and the ability to manage budgets and use healthcare software for data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (required).
• Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in a closely related field.
• 2-4 years of previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Emergency Department, ensuring efficient patient flow, optimal resource utilization, and delivery of safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
• Supervises and evaluates nursing and support staff, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, hospital policies, and professional practice guidelines.
• Collaborates with the Director and interdisciplinary teams to establish and achieve departmental goals related to quality, safety, patient experience, and operational performance.
• Collaborates with physicians, ancillary departments, and hospital leadership to coordinate patient throughput, optimize bed management, and reduce delays in care.
• Responds promptly to emergencies, patient concerns, or staffing issues, exercising sound judgment and leadership under pressure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Data analysis tools

Healthcare software systems

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Healthcare software systems

Job description

Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL, is seeking an Assistant Director of the Emergency Department to oversee daily operations, nursing care delivery, and staff management, driving excellent patient care, outcomes, and engagement. You will collaborate with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, quality, safety, and financial performance.

The role requires RN licensure, leadership experience, and the ability to manage budgets and use healthcare software for data analysis and reporting.