Director of Nursing Med Surg Full Time

Director, Nursing

Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years. The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight–loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women's and children's services. Manatee Memorial Hospital also offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs.

The Director, Nursing assumes 24-hour responsibility in directing and coordinating the clinical activities and operations of units and other departments supervised. This Director, Nursing supervises, evaluates, and holds accountable the ongoing performance of the nursing staff based on the facility's operational pillars. Maintains structures and processes that ensure patient centered care and supports the development of staff through mentoring and stewardship. Supports work redesign and quality improvement using evidence-based practice to achieve clinical excellence. The Director, Nursing has fiscal responsibility for the departments' operating budgets and administrative functions. Works collaboratively with other leaders and Directors to lead initiatives with positive outcomes. Demonstrates service excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.

This opportunity is a full time Director of Nursing position over our Medical Surgical/Oncology/Telemetry units. Minimum of three (3) years of practice area experience, required. Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience, required.

Manatee Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive benefits such as: challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan, generous paid time off, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.

Universal Health Services is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.