RN - Director of Outpatient Services

• Department: Outpatient Services
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Admin on Call rotation (once a month)
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Blount
• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Directs services, workflow and/or resources for outpatient clinical programs including but not limited to the following:

• • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardiac Stress Testing
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Outpatient (Timeshare) Clinic
  • Sleep Disorders Lab
  • Specialty Clinic
  • Infusion Clinic
  • Pain Clinic
  • Vascular Access
  • Wound Clinic

The RN Director of Outpatient Services directs services, workflow, and resources for multiple outpatient
clinical programs including but not limited to Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardiac
Stress Testing, and the Outpatient (Timeshare) Clinic. Responsibilities also extend to specialty areas
such as the Sleep Disorders Lab, Infusion Clinic, Vascular Access, Wound Clinic, and Pain Clinic, as well
as oversight of the Senior Life Solutions program which provides outpatient geriatric psychiatric services
staffed by RNs, Medical assistants, and Social Workers. The director collaborates with clinical and
administrative teams to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care across all service
lines, monitors program performance, and drives initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and service
standards. The director provides direct supervision to
the clerical support staff, medical assistants, specialty clinic RNs, and contracted specialty clinic physician
s, while also participating in staffing as needed to ensure appropriate coverage for high volume or
vacancies.

• Oversees and directs implementation of programs and/or redesigns care or service delivery to
  improve patient outcomes and service standards.
• Collaborates to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery across the continuum.
• Develops and grows businesses with referring facilities and other business care services. Monitors
  trends and identify opportunities.
• Coordinates activities related to clinical quality reporting to meet contractual requirements and
  facilitate performance improvement activities.
• Plans, organizes and directs all activities related to staffing and prepares and monitors budget(s).
• Leads continuous evaluation and optimization of clinical and business processes to ensure
  alignment with evolving patient needs, and system priorities.
• Develops and executes financial and operational strategies focused on cost control and resource
  optimization.
• Participates in Billing for the service lines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., ACLS, CCRN, or NEA-BC) are preferred depending on the service lines supervised.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of clinical experience in acute or outpatient care settings required.
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership or management experience in clinical operations, ambulatory services, or service line administration (e.g., cardiac, pulmonary, infusion, or specialty clinics) required.
• Proven experience in staffing and quality improvement required.

No additional preferences.

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.