Job Title: Director – Cardiac Care Med/Surg
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Panama City, FL
Salary Range:
Minimum: $105,000
Mid-Range: $115,000 (approx. 10 years of experience)
Maximum: $125,000 (15+ years of experience)
A leading acute care hospital in the Panama City, FL area is seeking an experienced Director of Cardiac Care Med/Surg to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Cardiac Medical-Surgical unit. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while driving clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and financial stewardship.
The Director will oversee departmental performance, staffing, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with executive leadership and physicians to enhance cardiac care services.
Provide 24/7 strategic and operational oversight of the Cardiac Med/Surg department
Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based cardiac patient care
Develop and manage department budgets, productivity, and financial performance
Lead staffing strategy, workforce planning, and professional development initiatives
Monitor and improve clinical quality metrics, patient safety indicators, and satisfaction scores
Foster strong physician partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
Implement performance improvement initiatives using data-driven decision-making
Mentor and develop nursing leadership within the department
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required)
Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field (preferred)
Active Florida RN license (or compact eligibility)
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience
Cardiac or Medical-Surgical leadership experience strongly preferred
Strong financial, operational, and quality improvement expertise
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.