Director of Nursing (2 of 2)

About the role

The Director of Nursing (DON) will provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple inpatient nursing units, including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Oncology, ensuring exceptional patient care, clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for a minimum of four inpatient units ranging from 17–32 beds each.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement among nursing leaders and frontline teams.
• Mentor emerging leaders and strengthen workforce engagement across the service line.
• Champion initiatives that elevate the patient's experience, improve quality and safety outcomes, and drive consistent clinical performance through data-driven decision-making, evidence-based practice, and measurable operational improvements.
• Oversee departmental operations, staffing, budgeting, productivity, and resource management, balancing multiple priorities while ensuring efficient, high-quality care delivery and responsible financial stewardship.
• Partner closely with physicians, executive leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen communication, improve care coordination, and implement innovative solutions that enhance patient outcomes and operational performance.
• Drive change across the inpatient division by identifying opportunities to improve workflows, standardize best practices, and create sustainable improvements in patient satisfaction, clinical quality, and organizational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• A Master’s degree is required.
• An active Florida RN license is required.
• An active BLS, NRP, and ACLS certifications are required.
• A minimum of three years of practice experience is required.
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience is required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading nursing teams and improving patient outcomes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with physicians, executives, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience in managing budgets, staffing, and workflow optimization.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to mentor and develop nursing staff.

Skills

• Data-driven decision-making
• Evidence-based practice
• Operational improvements
• Workforce engagement
• Leadership development
• Change management

Benefits

Manatee Memorial Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Health insurance coverage
• Patient assistance programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may vary based on the needs of the organization.

Benefits

Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance coverage
• Patient assistance programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements