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Director of Med-Surg | Panama City, FL
Lead a high-performing clinical team at a 238-bed acute care hospital recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiac services, and advanced specialty programs. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Med-Surg to provide strategic and operational leadership across the medical-surgical service line in Panama City, FL.
This facility is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, Comprehensive Breast Care Center accredited, and the region’s only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. It also houses the area’s only Level III NICU, Pediatric ICU, and dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department.
Pay: $105,000 – $125,000 per year
Sign-On Bonus: Not guaranteed
Relocation Assistance: Case by case
What You’ll Do:
Oversee full operational performance and efficiency of the Med-Surg department
Develop systems to ensure seamless patient flow across the continuum of care
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient and family outcomes
Lead multidisciplinary care coordination for high-risk and medically complex patients
Direct hiring, staffing, scheduling, and performance management of nursing personnel
Design and implement education programs for patients and staff
Evaluate and recommend new clinical technologies and service enhancements
Support short- and long-term strategic planning for departmental growth and quality improvement
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree required
5 years of recent acute care RN leadership experience (within the last year preferred)
Active RN or APRN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (or BLS Instructor within 30 days of hire)
Strong leadership, operational management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership directly shapes patient care outcomes and departmental excellence—apply today in beautiful Panama City, FL.
#WorkwolfSalary : $105,000 - $125,000