Director of Nursing Jobs in Florida

A Director of Nursing is a top-level executive in the health care industry, responsible for overseeing all nursing operations in a medical facility. Their primary responsibilities involve the management and supervision of the nursing staff, designing and implementing nursing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. They are also tasked with fostering a positive work environment and promoting the continued education and training for nursing staff, as well as budget preparation and management.

To become a Director of Nursing, one must possess excellent leadership and administrative skills, as well as extensive knowledge and experience in the nursing field. They should be certified as a Registered Nurse (RN) and may also require further professional certification such as a Certified Nurse Executive (CNE). Other essential skills include strong decision-making, communication, and organizational abilities. Prior to becoming a Director of Nursing, a candidate may hold positions such as a Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, or Nurse Manager, roles that offer relevant managerial and decision-making experience within a healthcare setting.

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Simulation Lab Coordinator

Join us in a transformative role as a Simulation Lab Coordinator, where you'll shape the future of nursing education, impact students' lives, and contribute to community development....

Director of Nursing

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the...

Nursing Director Heart Institute (Full Time)

  • Miami, FL
  • 29 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 29 days ago

Job : Nursing - Management Department : NURSING ADMINISTRATION-2100-860950 Job Status :Full Time...

Home Health Director of Nursing

  • Tampa, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary Discovery at Home is seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing to join our team....

Director Of Nursing

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Gulf Coast Treatment Center is looking for a caring and compasionate Director of Nursing to join our team and successfully lead and manage the nursing program....

Administrative Supervisor Nursing Admin Full Time Rotate

  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Position Summary: A professional Registered Nurse who functions as a direct liaison between the physician, patient, community and all hospital departments to coordinate patient flow in the...

Restorative Aide (RA) Full Time- Acute

  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 4 hours ago

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Bay Area St. Petersburg Schedule: Full Time (some weekends required) Your experience matters Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified...

Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Stuart, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Stuart, FL
  • 1 day ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred....

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

  • Saint Cloud, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Cloud, FL
  • 1 day ago

Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other healthcare related facility....

Chief Nursing Officer - St. Mary's Medical Center

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

MARKET SUMMARY: PALM BEACH GROUP St. Marys Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida Founded in 1938, St. Marys Medical Center is a 420-bed, acute care hospital that provides medical, surgical,...

Director of Nursing

  • Naples, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 1 day ago

The Director of Nursing oversees and manages a team of nurses/ caregivers in the home care setting....

Director of Nursing

  • Port Charlotte, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Port Charlotte, FL
  • 2 days ago

Minimum of two years nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting. NADONA certification a plus Current RN License CPR Certification Basic computer proficiency....

Director of Nursing

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 3 days ago

Director of Nursing in Sarasota County Continue your career path that allows you to direct caregivers in a way that raises the caliber of home-based care....

RN / Director of Nursing / Florida / Permanent / DON Job

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 4 days ago

The Director of Nursing performs various supervisory activities for Supervision of Home Health Aides and Nurses, maintaining client records and employee competency records, and other office coordination...

The Director oversees nursing operations and initiatives of Jackson's hospitals, skilled nursing homes, long term care facilities, multispecialty clinics, urgent care centers, and corrections health...

Demographic Data for Florida

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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in Florida

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Director of Nursing positions.



Highest Education Level

Director of Nursings in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
Master's Degree
18.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.4%
High School or GED
11.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Nursings in Florida
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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