Director of Progressive Care Nursing

MEP Health; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking an RN Director for Progressive Care to lead a step-down unit focused on clinical quality, patient safety, and staff engagement. You will oversee daily operations, staffing, and budget while mentoring nursing staff and partnering with physicians to deliver coordinated care.

You will drive evidence-based practice, lead performance improvement initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Staffing and budget oversight experience.
• Mentoring and professional development skills.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience implementing evidence-based practice and driving improvement.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for unit operations, clinical outcomes, and safety
• Oversee staffing and budget management
• Mentor, coach, and support professional development
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• Implement evidence-based practice and drive performance improvement
• Maintain regulatory compliance and support quality initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

Budget management

Mentoring

Collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Regulatory compliance

Job description

RN Director, Progressive Care

Lead a progressive/step-down nursing unit focused on clinical quality, patient safety, and staff engagement. Manage daily operations, staffing, and budget oversight while mentoring and developing nursing staff. Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, drive evidence-based practice, and ensure regulatory compliance. Lead performance improvement efforts and help build a culture of compassion, accountability, and continuous learning.

Key Duties & Skills

• Provide leadership for unit operations, clinical outcomes, and safety
• Oversee staffing and budget management
• Mentor, coach, and support professional development
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• Implement evidence-based practice and drive performance improvement
• Maintain regulatory compliance and support quality initiatives