Director of Nursing Critical Care

Your future role at a glance

Location: Jacksonville, FL
Facility: Saint Vincent's Riverside
Department: Critical Care
Schedule: Days | Full-time
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
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About the role

Lead clinical excellence across critical care 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.

Minimum 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.

Additional preferences

• 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.
• Critical care experience.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity employer
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