Director of Cardiac Care Medical Surgical

Location: Panama City, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Days

Salary Range: $105,000–$125,000/year (DOE)

• Entry / Minimum: ~$105,000

• Mid (≈10 yrs): ~$115,000

• Max (≈15+ yrs): ~$125,000

Sign-On Bonus: Not guaranteed

Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Overview

A 24-bed Cardiac Medical-Surgical unit in the Panama City region is seeking an experienced Director of Cardiac Care – Med Surg to lead operational excellence, team development, patient experience, and clinical quality. This unit maintains an average daily census of 18 patients and requires a forward-thinking leader skilled in strategic planning, performance improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Director oversees all departmental operations including staffing, performance management, education, regulatory compliance, throughput, resource utilization, and quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Cardiac Med Surg unit, aligning goals with organizational objectives.

• Lead performance improvement initiatives to ensure safe, high-quality, cost-effective patient care.

• Oversee patient throughput and coordinate seamless transitions across the care continuum.

• Partner with physicians, APPs, and multidisciplinary teams to support clinical excellence.

• Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and service opportunities to enhance cardiac care.

• Coordinate case conferences for complex or high-risk patients.

• Support research and evidence-based practice initiatives in compliance with IRB standards.

• Develop short- and long-term plans, budgets, and staffing models.

• Recruit, hire, retain, and develop qualified staff to meet departmental needs.

• Provide coaching and performance management for supervisors and frontline team members.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory, quality, and patient safety standards.

• Foster a team-focused culture grounded in communication, engagement, and patient-centered care.

Required:

• 5+ years recent acute-care RN leadership experience.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Active RN or APRN license.

• BLS (or BLS Instructor) within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Experience managing Cardiac Med Surg or similar medical-surgical units.

• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.

Unit & Operational Details

• Beds: 24

• Average Daily Census: 18

• FTEs Managed: ~27

• Leadership Style Preference: Team-oriented, collaborative, optimistic, strong communicator

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $105,000–$125,000/year, based on experience.

• Relocation assistance evaluated individually.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with 100% match on 3–9% (based on years of service).

• Employee stock purchase program (10% discount).

• Tuition reimbursement, certification support, and dependent scholarships.

• PTO, paid family leave, and disability coverage.

• Mental health resources, counseling services, financial/legal support, and wellness programs.

• Optional supplemental plans: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, and pet insurance.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced RN leader ready to oversee cardiac-focused medical-surgical care.

• Strong communicator who excels at performance improvement and team engagement.

• Looking for a long-term leadership role with strategic influence and department-wide impact.

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