Director of Nursing

B.E. Smith; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL seeks a dynamic Director of Nursing to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple inpatient units, including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry and Oncology. The DON will mentor leaders, drive accountability, and foster workforce engagement while aligning care with organizational goals.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, patient experience improvements, and sustainable performance through standardization of best practices and

Qualifications

• BSN is required.
• Master’s degree is required.
• Active FL RN license is required.
• Active BLS, NRP, and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple inpatient units.
• Lead and inspire nursing leaders and frontline teams.
• Drive initiatives to improve patient experience, quality, and safety.
• Oversee operations, staffing, budgeting, productivity, and resource management.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve care coordination.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and engage staff while ensuring leadership succession.
• Identify opportunities to standardize best practices and improve workflows.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven decision making

Mentoring

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

BSN

Master’s degree

Job description

Manatee Memorial Hospital, located in Bradenton, Florida, is seeking a dynamic nursing leader to take on the role of Director of Nursing!

The Position

• The Director of Nursing (DON) will provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple inpatient nursing units, including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Oncology, ensuring exceptional patient care, clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. Oversight will include a minimum of four inpatient units ranging from 17–32 beds each.
• The DON will lead and inspire nursing leaders and frontline teams by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while mentoring emerging leaders and strengthening workforce engagement across the service line.
• Champion initiatives that elevate the patient’s experience, improve quality and safety outcomes, and drive consistent clinical performance through data-driven decision-making, evidence-based practice, and measurable operational improvements.
• This leader will oversee departmental operations, staffing, budgeting, productivity, and resource management, balancing multiple priorities while ensuring efficient, high-quality care delivery and responsible financial stewardship.
• Partner closely with physicians, Executive Leadership leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen communication, improve care coordination, and implement innovative solutions that enhance patient outcomes and operational performance.
• Build high-performing teams by recruiting, developing, coaching, and holding leaders and staff accountable while creating an environment that supports professional growth, employee engagement, and leadership succession.
• The DON must drive change across the inpatient division by identifying opportunities to improve workflows, standardize best practices, and create sustainable improvements in patient satisfaction, clinical quality, and organizational performance.
• Seeking a visible, forward-thinking nursing leader who can successfully manage multiple service lines, navigate competing priorities, and help shape the future of inpatient nursing following the retirement of a respected leader.

Requirements

• BSN is required.
• Master’s degree is required.
• Active FL RN license is required.
• Active BLS, NRP, and ACLS certifications are required.

The Organization

• Manatee Memorial Hospital is a full-service acute care hospital serving Bradenton and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities for over 70 years.
• Manatee Memorial Hospital is a 319-bed facility, the hospital delivers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgery, cardiovascular services, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s care.
• Part of Manatee Health, which is operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS)—one, one of the nation’s largest healthcare management companies.
• Features advanced clinical programs and centers of excellence, including heart and vascular, stroke, orthopedic and spine, lung, and breast care services.
• Manatee offers robotic-assisted surgery and advanced cardiac procedures, along with a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the only pediatric center in Manatee County.
• Recognized for quality and patient safety, including national awards for stroke care and accreditation by The Joint Commission.

The Community

• Located along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Bradenton offers a laid-back coastal lifestyle with beautiful waterfront views and easy access to the stunning beaches of Anna Maria Island.
• The city features a vibrant arts and culture scene, highlighted by attractions like The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and a lively downtown riverwalk.
• Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round recreation, from boating and fishing to golf and nature trails along the scenic Manatee River.
• Conveniently located near Sarasota and within commuting distance of Tampa, Bradenton combines relaxed coastal living with access to major metro amenities.