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Director of Nursing - Emergency Department and ICU

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic Salary
Vero Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.        

Indian River Hospital is looking for a Director of Nursing who will oversee the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You will be responsible for the quality of care provided, safety and the performance of caregivers in these areas. This position will have two managers reporting to them and one administrative coordinator. The organization will be pursuing magnet designation, and this role will have a significant level of participation. You will also be involved in provider expansion as well as assisting with complex surgical care needs. You will be an integral member of nursing specialties, the Emergency Department and critical care nursing affinity groups within the regional and enterprise.  

The Director of Nursing should be a strong leader that takes initiative, focuses on quality, has a strong sense of connection and teamwork and has a focus on attaining our vision here at Cleveland Clinic. One leg of our mission is to educate, and our model speaks to learning. It is integral in all leadership positions that we have an obligation to do so. This role also offers the opportunity to be involved in an Emergency Department renovation and possible expansion as well as the ability to serve as executive counsel at the hospital level. Here, you will truly have an impact on both Emergency Department and hospital throughput. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30AM – 4:30PM, including weekends and holidays 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Direct the organization, coordination and administration of patient care. 

  • Serve as a resource to Nurse Managers, Clinical Specialists, educators and other nursing caregivers. 

  • Oversee daily operations in conjunction with Nurse Managers.  

  • Ensure that nursing and clinical practice are in accordance with the philosophy, standards and goals.  

  • Assist with directing, coordinating and managing nursing areas.  

  • Collaborate with the leadership team regarding budget review, personnel management, productivity monitoring and caregiver development.  

  • Monitor adherence to Cleveland Clinic and the Nursing Institute’s policies and procedures. 

  • Promote ongoing professional development of caregivers at all levels.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) 

  • Master’s Degree 

  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) 

  • Four years of recent clinical experience 

  • One year of healthcare management experience 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • Clinical experience in inpatient care, an emergency department or surgical services 

Physical Requirements:

  • Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
  • Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
  • Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $118,960.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $190,360.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Salary : $118,960 - $190,360

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