Nurse Manager; RN) Critical Care Step Down

Nurse Manager, Critical Care Stepdown Up To 10,000 Sign On Bonus Your experience matters North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nursing Manager of Progressive Care, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking communities healthier.

The Critical Care Department (CCU) at North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) in Florence, Alabama offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment that bridges critical care and medical-surgical nursing. This department is ideal for RNs who thrive on critical thinking, continuous learning, and hands‑on patient care while building strong clinical skills. In the CCU, nurses care for patients who require close monitoring and advanced interventions, including cardiac and respiratory conditions, post‑operative recovery, and complex medical diagnoses.

With a strong focus on evidence‑based practice and patient‑centered care, nurses play a vital role in managing telemetry, titrating medications, and collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional outcomes. North Alabama Medical Center is known for its supportive team culture and commitment to professional growth. PCU nurses benefit from structured orientation, experienced preceptors, and ongoing education that supports both new graduates and seasoned clinicians.

Leadership within the department is approachable and invested in nurse success, fostering an environment where questions are encouraged and teamwork is valued.

• Serve as the accountable leader for all aspects of Critical Care.
• Drive continuous improvement in outcomes, cost of care, and patient satisfaction.
• Partner with quality leadership to ensure compliance withaccreditation standards and advance toward becoming a highly reliable organization.
• Collaborate with other service line leaders, facility leadership, and system executives to provide consistent, patient-centered care.
• Support provider and staff recruitment, retention, and engagement.
• Demonstrate values through inspirational leadership and a commitment to patient-centered outcomes.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, and hospital leadership to enhance care coordination, patient experience, and service delivery.
• Oversee ongoing staff education, competency, and adherence to clinical and patient safety standards.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00AM- 4:00PM

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Alabama RN license (or eligible for licensure).
• Three or more years of experience in all aspects of medical surgical nursing and a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build effective relationships team.
• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation in acute care settings.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and implement performance‑improvement initiatives.
• BLS required and ACLS preferred (or obtained within a defined timeframe).

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match and performance bonus.
• Employee Well‑being:
  
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness…