Assistant Director of Nursing
Compensation
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Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Administrator to provide leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence within our healthcare organization.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), demonstrated nursing management experience, and a strong background in critical care nursing.
This role is responsible for overseeing nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing staff performance, and promoting high-quality patient care outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to nursing staff.
- Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure quality patient care.
- Oversee daily clinical operations, staffing schedules, and resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations.
- Monitor patient care standards.
- Evaluate employee performance, provide coaching, and implement professional development plans.
- Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient care situations, particularly within critical care services..
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of 10 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing leadership or management experience.
- Strong background in Critical Care, ICU, CCU, Emergency Department, or related acute care settings.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.
Core Competencies
- Clinical Leadership
- Critical Care Expertise
- Staff Development & Mentorship
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Patient Safety
- Conflict Resolution
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement plan
- Continuing education assistance
- Professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Critical Care — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 40% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nursing Leadership median $119k (middle half $100k–$135k)111 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Florida | 324 active | 5,773 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 40% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Registered Nurse listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment324 active listings, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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