Ascension

Director of Nursing

Ascension$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing required.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or accredited nursing diploma required.
  • Master's degree or a combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
  • 5 years of nursing experience required; 10 years preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required; 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead clinical excellence across six diverse specialty units for high-standard patient care.
  • Empower a nursing team through strategic recruitment, professional development, and mentorship.
  • Strategize departmental goals to ensure compliance with legal and ethical healthcare standards.
  • Manage unit budgets and resource allocation for optimal patient care.
  • Direct audits to drive continuous improvement in nursing workflows and patient outcomes.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus incentive.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Facility: St. Vincent's Riverside

Departments: Bariatric Surgical, Med Surg, Oncology, Observation, and Telemetry

Schedule: Days | Full-time

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Lead clinical excellence across six diverse specialty units to ensure a seamless, high-standard patient care journey.
  • Empower and grow a high-performing nursing team by spearheading strategic recruitment, professional development, and mentorship initiatives that foster long-term retention.
  • Strategize departmental goals that align clinical operations with legal and ethical standards, ensuring the facility remains a beacon of safe, compliant healthcare delivery.
  • Optimize fiscal health by managing unit budgets and resource allocation, ensuring the team has the tools they need to provide exceptional care without compromise.
  • Drive continuous improvement by directing internal and external audits, using data-driven insights to elevate nursing workflows and patient outcomes.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
  • Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.


Work Experience:

  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • MSN preferred, along with Nurse Executive (NE-BC) or Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC) certification.
  • Prior experience applying Lean or Operational Excellence methodologies to healthcare workflows.


Responsibilities

  • Lead clinical excellence across six diverse specialty units to ensure a seamless, high-standard patient care journey.
  • Empower and grow a high-performing nursing team by spearheading strategic recruitment, professional development, and mentorship initiatives that foster long-term retention.
  • Strategize departmental goals that align clinical operations with legal and ethical standards, ensuring the facility remains a beacon of safe, compliant healthcare delivery.
  • Optimize fiscal health by managing unit budgets and resource allocation, ensuring the team has the tools they need to provide exceptional care without compromise.
  • Drive continuous improvement by directing internal and external audits, using data-driven insights to elevate nursing workflows and patient outcomes.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
  • Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.


Work Experience:

  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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