St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting an experienced nursing leader to serve as Director of Nursing for its Emergency Department. This is a full-time, day-shift administrative and clinical leadership role at a 420-bed Level I Trauma Center that also holds designation as a state-certified Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and home to the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. The right candidate will oversee patient care services, emergency management program compliance, and team development within one of Palm Beach County's most comprehensive acute care environments.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time, permanent employment with a day-shift schedule
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years
- Level I Trauma Center with state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center status
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center with NIH Stroke protocol infrastructure
- Level III NICU on campus
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — co-located on campus with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care
- Pediatric medical staff of 196 pediatricians spanning 36 subspecialties
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, providing regional referral depth and system resources
- Director is accountable for the full administrative and clinical scope of Emergency Department patient care services, including organizing, developing, directing, and ensuring cost-effective, quality care delivery
- Responsible for the hospital's emergency management program, including regulatory compliance and ongoing disaster readiness
- Oversight includes unit-based care programs, policies and procedures, patient volume growth strategy, and professional environment development
- Compliance accountability spans hospital policy, Florida state licensing, The Joint Commission, and all applicable regulatory agency standards
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida required
- Bachelor's degree minimum required; advanced degree in a healthcare-related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years of healthcare management experience and 2 years of clinical experience in a related specialty
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association required
- ACLS and PALS certification through the American Heart Association required
- CPI certification required within 30 days of hire
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 180 days of hire
- NIH Stroke certification required within 60 days of hire
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. Palm Beach County is one of Florida's most desirable markets — combining a low state income tax environment with strong school options, easy access to Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and recreational amenities ranging from world-class beaches to the Everglades. For clinicians seeking a high-acuity leadership role without sacrificing quality of life, West Palm Beach delivers on both counts.