RN Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Cardiac Care / Medical-Surgical Services (Days)

Location: Panama City, FL 32401
Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Schedule: 12-hour shifts

About Facility:

a 238-bed acute care facility proudly serving Bay County and the surrounding communities for over 40 years . As an accredited institution, we provide comprehensive, advanced care , including:

• Advanced cardiac assessment and treatment

• Certified women’s services

• Dedicated adult and pediatric emergency departments

• Advanced Primary Stroke Center certification

• Comprehensive Breast Care Center accreditation

• The area’s only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation

• Orthopedic care, joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services

• The community’s only Pediatric ER

• The only Level III NICU and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in the region

We are proud to continually raise the bar in healthcare excellence and patient outcomes.

Position Summary

The Director of Cardiac Care / Med Surg provides strategic and operational leadership for the department, ensuring excellence in patient care, financial performance, and staff development. This role supports the hospital’s mission by fostering collaboration across departments, promoting evidence-based practice, and leading initiatives that enhance quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for planning, management, implementation, and coordination of unit operations.

• Enhance departmental performance through continuous improvement initiatives and effective resource utilization.

• Develop and maintain an operational system that supports seamless patient flow across the continuum of care.

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and services to improve patient outcomes.

• Lead and support staff education programs to promote clinical excellence.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care conferences for high-risk or medically complex patients .

• Direct short- and long-range strategic planning aligned with hospital objectives.

• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate staff, ensuring adherence to EEO and Affirmative Action standards.

• Oversee departmental budgeting and resource allocation to maintain operational efficiency.

• Lead or support research projects under the Institutional Review Board (IRB) as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of recent acute care RN leadership experience (within the past year)

• Licensure/Certification:

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or BCLS Instructor certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

• Unit size: 24 beds

• Average daily census: 18 patients

• Direct reports: 27 FTEs

• Desired leadership qualities: Team-oriented, strong communicator, optimistic, and collaborative

Compensation & Benefits

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital offers a comprehensive total rewards package to support your health, career, and financial well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with low or no-cost options)

• Prescription, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage

• Free AirMed medical transportation

• Life and Disability insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Supplemental Health Plans

• 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3–9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount on HCA stock)

• Family and fertility support (Progyny, adoption assistance, childcare and elder care referrals)

• Tuition and student loan assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid family leave

• Recognition programs and employee assistance fund (offering free coverage for eligible staff)

• Employee discounts through Abenity and other partners

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Company Description

At Ethire Solutions, we combine deep recruiting expertise with the power of AI/ML-driven talent intelligence, helping us build smarter talent pipelines and accelerate hiring outcomes — even for niche and hard-to-fill roles. From finding specialized talent to delivering complex IT solutions, we help businesses and government agencies stay ahead with the right people and the right tech — delivered right, every time.