Director of Nursing

About the role

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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more