About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Director, Critical Care, Orthopedics/Medical Surgical, Baptist Downtown, Job Responsibility:
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Responsible for the overall supervision, delivery, and quality of nursing care within the assigned departments
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Provides leadership for clinical operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care
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Oversees the selection, training, performance management, and discipline of all nursing personnel
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Ensures appropriate staffing levels and resource allocation to meet patient care needs
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Manages departmental budgets, supplies, and equipment procurement, ensuring cost-effective operations
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Drives quality improvement initiatives, patient safety standards, and regulatory compliance
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Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and leadership to support operational and strategic goals
Experience Requirements:
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5+ years of progressive clinical experience required
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Progressive leadership/management experience required
Education and Certifications:
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Primary Location:
Downtown - Main Building
