Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing – Outpatient Pediatric Care

Nemours Children’s Health – Jacksonville

In Florida, Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville is seeking a compassionate
and visionary nurse leader to oversee and advance outpatient nursing services.
This is a pivotal opportunity to join a nationally recognized pediatric health
system with a long, stable financial foundation and the unwavering support of
the Nemours Foundation.

At Nemours Children’s, we’re investing in our talent and our mission to create
the healthiest generation of children. Guided by our philosophy of Whole Child
Health — which considers seven dimensions of wellness from physical to social to
financial — we’re also building the healthiest workforce, knowing that the
well-being of our associates is the foundation for all we do.

About the Role

As the nursing leader, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership to
ensure safe, evidence-based, family-centered care. You’ll foster collaboration
across teams, promote professional growth, and help shape the future of
pediatric outpatient nursing.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, mentor, and inspire nursing teams, ensuring excellence in care, quality
outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
* Oversee hiring, credentialing, evaluation, and professional development to
maintain the highest nursing standards.
* Advance the Shared Governance Model to engage nurses in evidence-based
practice and decision-making.
* Collaborate with the Chief Nurse Executive and clinical leadership on
strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
* Champion research and innovation in pediatric nursing, fostering education
and academic affiliations.
* Represent Nemours Children’s nursing at community, state, and national
levels, building partnerships that strengthen pediatric care.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards while driving continuous
improvement across outpatient services.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re seeking a dynamic nurse who thrives in a culture that supports individuals
to flourish, build new programs, and persevere through challenges. The
successful candidate is a mentor, a teacher, and a leader with the energy to
make an impact in a community rich with opportunity to care for children with
greater need.

Characteristics that drive success

* Strong Leadership: Proven ability to guide and motivate diverse teams
* Comprehensive Knowledge: Expertise in pediatric nursing, healthcare
administration, and safety standards
* Problem-Solving Skills: Confident decision-maker in complex or high-pressure
situations
* Exceptional Communication: Builds trust with staff, families, and
interdisciplinary partners
* Compassionate and Patient-Focused: Dedicated to family-centered care and
excellence in every interaction
* Organizational Strength: Skilled in managing budgets and resources to ensure
efficiency and quality
* Resilience and Perseverance: Stays calm under pressure with a drive for
continual improvement

Qualifications

* Master of Science in Nursing (required); PhD or DNP (preferred)

* Registered Nurse Licensure within the State of Florida

* 5+ years of outpatient pediatric nursing experience
* 3–5 years of managerial or leadership experience in an outpatient setting
* American Heart Association BLS certification

What We Offer

* Relocation support
* Medical, Dental, and Vision – Four levels of medical coverage are available,
including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their
families.
* Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO will accrue according to your role and length of
service. There are six paid holidays annually, and one day of paid volunteer
time off.
* Paid Parental Leave – New parents receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of
pay.
* Tuition Reimbursement – Reimbursement available on approved courses to
maximum of $5,250.
* Retirement Savings Plan – There is a 403(b) plan with immediate participation
and matching contributions.
* Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance – Basic Life
Insurance is paid equal to one time your annual salary, up to a maximum of
$500,000.
* Short- and Long-Term Disability – All associates are automatically covered by
our short-term disability coverage with income protection for disabilities
caused by illness, accident, or injury that are not work-related, at 60% of
your salary.

At Nemours Children’s, we are part of a story of growth — one defined by
innovation, compassion, and perseverance. Join us as we continue to invest in
our people, our programs, and the children and families we serve.

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Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health
system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver
care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours
Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along
with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and
more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit
system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care,
research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach
focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help
every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to
culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an
environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and
valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org [https://www.nemours.org].