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Director, Nursing - Full-time, Executive Medicine Department - Miami, FL

University of Miami
Desai Sethi Med Ctr, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jun 2026

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The Executive Medicine Department at the University of Miami Health System is seeking a Director, Nursing to work full-time, on-site in Miami, FL.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Nursing administers the nursing program in a hospital or other medical facility to maintain standards of patient care. Moreover, the incumbent advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing services.


CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Directs, oversees, and evaluates all nursing personnel and staff.

  • Coordinates the activities of the department and guides staffing procedures.

  • Sets objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department.

  • Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups.

  • Recommends establishment or revisions of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance for legal compliance and high-quality standards.

  • Controls budgets and monitors expenditures.

  • Ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensures, certifications, and annual training.

  • Collaborates with other departments and professionals to streamline operations.

  • Relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.

  • Reports to upper management.

  • Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with university policies and procedures.

  • Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on university policy and procedures.


This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

  • Valid State of Florida RN license required

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strategic Alignment: Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans.

  • Financial Management: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance. - Resource Management: Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth.

  • Adaptability: Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change.

  • Team Leadership: Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery.

  • Technology & Analytics: Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities.

  • Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                                                    

The Executive Health Department provides convenient and personalized attention to patients in our care. The Director, Nursing oversees all nursing services, daily clinical staffing and the efficient flow of patients receiving care and treatment throughout all Executive Health locations. The position reports to the Director, Executive Health and has a functional reporting relationship to the Department Administrator, the Assistant Vice President Nursing, Ambulatory and the Associate Chief Nursing Officer.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS                                                       

  • Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, supervising and performance management of all clinical staff.

  • Provide leadership and expertise in performing clinical interventions and serve as mentor/trainer for clinical staff as needed.

  • Ensure all staff meet mandatory continuing education requirements and yearly based competencies assessments.

  • Coordinate in-services for the clinical staff as needed.

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