Nursing Operations Director - Emergency Department

Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham, AL seeks a Director of Nursing Operations to oversee the Emergency Department with strategic and operational leadership. This executive role drives safe, high-quality patient care, staff development, budgeting, and performance improvement across a large service line within a complex hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has RN leadership experience, a BSN, and MSN/DNP or related health administration training, with strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• 3 years as RN in acute care/outpatient setting; at least 1 year in leadership.
• BSN required; MSN/DNP or related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ED nursing operations, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.
• Lead staffing, budgeting, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate nursing staff; implement evidence-based practice.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

MSN/DNP or related health admin degree

Job description

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham, AL seeks a Director of Nursing Operations to oversee the Emergency Department with strategic and operational leadership. This executive role drives safe, high-quality patient care, staff development, budgeting, and performance improvement across a large service line within a complex hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has RN leadership experience, a BSN, and MSN/DNP or related health administration training, with strong collaboration across