About The Position

The Director of Nursing assumes 24-hour responsibility for directing and coordinating clinical activities and operations in the Emergency Department. The role supervises, evaluates, and holds nursing staff accountable for ongoing performance based on the facility’s operational pillars. It maintains structures and processes that ensure patient-centered care and supports staff development through mentoring and stewardship. The Director supports work redesign and quality improvement using evidence-based practice to achieve clinical excellence, manages departmental operating budgets and administrative functions, and collaborates with other leaders and directors on initiatives with positive outcomes. The role demonstrates Service Excellence at all times and performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time Director position with the Emergency Department at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. Manatee Memorial Hospital is a 295-bed hospital serving Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, with more than 800 physicians, residents, and allied health professionals. It offers a range of healthcare services and has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Current RN licensure in Florida.
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Minimum of three years of practice-area experience.
  • Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate clinical activities and operations of the Emergency Department, with 24-hour responsibility.
  • Supervise, evaluate, and hold nursing staff accountable for ongoing performance.
  • Maintain structures and processes that ensure patient-centered care.
  • Support staff development through mentoring and stewardship.
  • Support work redesign and quality improvement using evidence-based practice.
  • Manage departmental operating budgets and administrative functions.
  • Collaborate with other leaders and directors on initiatives with positive outcomes.
  • Demonstrate Service Excellence at all times.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Discounted stock plan.
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
  • Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
  • Pet insurance.
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