Nursing Director, Clinical Services (RN) – Daytime

NHS Management, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Aspire Hoover is seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Services (DON) to lead the nursing department and drive high-quality patient care. This executive role involves partnering with the Executive Director and interdisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance and robust nursing operations.

The leader will recruit, mentor, and retain staff, establish clinical standards, and build a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama in good standing.
• Strong nursing leadership and clinical management experience.
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop nursing teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation and electronic medical records.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily nursing department operations.
• Establish and maintain high standards of clinical care and patient safety.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain nursing leaders and frontline staff.
• Provide leadership to the ADON, Unit Managers, Charge Nurses, CNAs, and other clinical team members.
• Conduct clinical rounds and maintain a visible leadership presence throughout the facility.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and ensure appropriate clinical follow-up.
• Oversee nursing documentation and clinical record compliance.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee infection prevention and clinical compliance efforts.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, and nursing department performance.
• Identify clinical trends and implement corrective action when necessary.
• Lead survey readiness and support successful regulatory outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Develop staff through education, coaching, accountability, and recognition.
• Promote a culture where excellent care and strong teamwork are the expectation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication

Problem-solving

Coaching & development

EMR knowledge

Education

RN license Alabama

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Aspire Hoover is seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Services (DON) to lead the nursing department and drive high-quality patient care. This executive role involves partnering with the Executive Director and interdisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance and robust nursing operations.

The leader will recruit, mentor, and retain staff, establish clinical standards, and build a culture of accountability and teamwork.