Director – Med/Surg/ICU/ED

About Baptist Health 
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. 

Director, Med/Surg/ICU/ED, Baptist Nassau

Baptist Health is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director, Med/Surg/ICU/ED to join the Nursing Administration leadership team at Baptist Medical Center Nassau. This is a full-time, onsite leadership opportunity.

The Director provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for the Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Department (ED). This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care while supporting operational efficiency, patient satisfaction, staff development, and organizational goals.

The Director maintains 24-hour accountability for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care across assigned departments. This leader works collaboratively with physicians, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to promote clinical excellence, improve patient outcomes, and foster a positive, supportive work environment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong critical care background, demonstrated leadership abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care in a community hospital environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour leadership, oversight, and accountability for nursing operations across the Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care, and Emergency Departments.

• Direct the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective patient outcomes.

• Oversee daily departmental operations, ensuring appropriate staffing, resource allocation, and efficient delivery of patient care.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and promote effective communication across departments.

• Ensure nursing practices align with evidence-based standards, hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety initiatives.

• Lead recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, orientation, performance management, and continued professional development of assigned personnel.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership development opportunities to support employee engagement, retention, and succession planning.

• Establish and monitor departmental quality, safety, patient satisfaction, and operational performance measures.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement initiatives that enhance patient care, workflow efficiency, and departmental performance.

• Oversee staffing plans, scheduling, productivity, budgets, and departmental resources to ensure effective and cost-conscious operations.

• Promote collaboration between Medical/Surgical, ICU, ED, and other clinical and support departments to ensure continuity of patient care.

• Support compliance with hospital policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Facilitate a culture of accountability, teamwork, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement.

• Participate in organizational committees, strategic initiatives, and nursing leadership activities.

• Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of patient care in a safe and cost-effective manner consistent with Baptist Health's mission, vision, and values.

• Perform additional leadership and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of critical care nursing experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of critical care nursing practices, patient safety, and clinical operations.

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Previous nursing leadership or management experience.

• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary nursing teams in an acute care hospital setting.

• Experience in Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care, and Emergency Department operations.

• Experience with staffing, budgeting, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

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Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree (MA or MS) required.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Licensure & Certification Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Why Join Baptist Health?

At Baptist Medical Center Nassau, you'll have the opportunity to lead dedicated nursing teams while making a meaningful impact on patient care in a community-focused hospital setting.

As Director, Med/Surg/ICU/ED, you will play an important role in supporting nursing excellence, developing future leaders, and ensuring patients and families receive compassionate, high-quality care.

Join Baptist Health and help us continue delivering exceptional care to the Nassau County community!

Primary Location:

Nassau - Main Building
1250 S 18th St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
United States of America