Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing AND BS degree in nursing or another health related field or business. Internal candidates promoted into this job who do not have a B.S. degree  must obtain same within 36 months of date of promotion.
• Working knowledge of the unit's scope of care/practice
• Basic knowledge of management principles
• Proven leadership skills

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

• Current RN Licensure in the State of Alabama
• National certification in area of clinical responsibility within two years of eligibility requirement
• BLS

Desired Qualifications:

• MSN, MBA, or Master's degree in health related field
• Working knowledge of management in a similar clinical setting
• Upon promotion, National certification in area of specialty

Manages the overall operations of a clinical department in order to provide defined patient care services in a prescribed clinical setting which meets IHS's standards of quality, efficiency, and desired outcomes.