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West Palm Beach, Florida

Director of Nursing - ER

Registered NurseIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Listing transparency4 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the administrative and clinical
aspects of Patient Care Services to include organizing, developing, directing
and assuring the deliverance of cost effective, quality patient care.  Ensures
that patient care on clinical units is performed in accordance with established
Hospital, State licensing, The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory
agency policies, procedures and standards. Responsible for the emergency
management program to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and our
continued readiness for disasters

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients,
caregivers, and your community? At St. Mary's Medical Center hospital, were
seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and
inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At St. Mary's Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our
dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we
provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include

* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Generous paid time off
* Career development and continuing education opportunities
* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home
insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status

St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a
420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving
Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years. SMMC is a Level
1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified
Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU. Pediatric services are
provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St. Marys Medical Center, which
is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando.
Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach
Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36
subspecialties. Join us!

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing manages the administrative and clinical aspects of Patient Care Services to ensure cost-effective, quality care. They are also responsible for the emergency management program and ensuring compliance with hospital, state, and Joint Commission standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Florida with at least two years of experience in both healthcare management and a clinical specialty. A bachelor's degree is required, and several certifications including BLS, ACLS, and PALS are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceBudgetingStaff DirectionQuality AssuranceDisaster Readiness

Emergency Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 64% have no call, 80% 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).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
27%
CME allowance
23% this job
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in West Palm Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$470k
Typical market rent
$2,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off
Career Development
Continuing Education