Registered Nurse Director Cardiovascular Services

Your future role at a glance

Location:Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Schedule: Day Shift | Full Time

Eligible for annual incentive bonus

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Direct operations for a high-acuity cardiovascular department at a Level II Trauma center, managing 5 Cath/EP labs, an IR/Vascular suite, and an upcoming hybrid suite to support 700+ monthly procedures, overseeing a critical service line that generates one-third of the organization's revenue.
• Utilize strong financial acumen to manage budgets, optimize operational costs, and champion business cases for growth, while cultivating key partnerships with physicians and community leaders to expand our market position.
• Spearhead the continuous improvement of services, policies, and standardization efforts to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care and long-term operational success.
• Foster a culture of excellence by actively mentoring, coaching, and developing staff and leadership, while overseeing recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional requirements you'll need

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Proven, verified Director-level experience in a cardiovascular setting (e.g., Cath Lab, EP Lab, CVOR, or Cardiac Step-Down)

• Master’s degree (or currently enrolled in a Master’s program)

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.