Ascension

Director of Nursing

Ascension$100K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Florida Board of Nursing required prior to hire.
  • BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited nursing program required.
  • Master's degree or relevant experience preferred.
  • 5 years of nursing experience required, 10 years preferred with 2 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

  • Establish departmental goals and policies in line with clinical and legal standards.
  • Direct all aspects of patient care delivery and quality assurance.
  • Manage departmental budgets and optimize resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with physicians and leadership to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Oversee all aspects of staff hiring, training, and development.

Benefits

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

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Sacred Heart Bay Hospital

Specialty: Critical Care & Emergency Room

Schedule: Full-time

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Establish departmental goals and operational policies that align with clinical, legal, and health system standards across assigned specialty areas.
  • Direct all patient care delivery, quality assurance, complaint management, and external/internal audit readiness.
  • Manage departmental budgets, optimize resource allocation, and remove operational friction to achieve fiscal and clinical targets.
  • Partner with physicians and executive leadership to streamline operations, staff utilization, and equipment workflow.
  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and staff development.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
  • 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

  • ER, ICU or Step-Down Unit experience.


Responsibilities

  • Establish departmental goals and operational policies that align with clinical, legal, and health system standards across assigned specialty areas.
  • Direct all patient care delivery, quality assurance, complaint management, and external/internal audit readiness.
  • Manage departmental budgets, optimize resource allocation, and remove operational friction to achieve fiscal and clinical targets.
  • Partner with physicians and executive leadership to streamline operations, staff utilization, and equipment workflow.
  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and staff development.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
  • 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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