Director of Med-Surg
Job Description
A Director of Med-Surg opportunity is available at a 238-bed acute care hospital in Panama City, FL. The hospital holds Advanced Primary Stroke Care certification, Comprehensive Breast Care Center accreditation, and is the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation, and is home to the only Level III NICU, Pediatric ICU, and Pediatric ER in the region.
The role. Reporting through hospital leadership, the Director of Med-Surg provides overall direction for planning, coordination, and operational effectiveness of the unit in alignment with facility strategic goals. The director develops and sustains operational systems that support a seamless patient flow through the continuum of care, and collaborates proactively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to maximize patient and family healthcare outcomes. Additional responsibilities include facilitating comprehensive education programs for patients and staff, coordinating multi-disciplinary care conferences for high-risk or medically complex patients, and evaluating new technology and services. The director also leads departmental research projects under the IRB, oversees staff hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions, and directs the development of short- and long-range program plans to meet facility objectives.
What we're looking for.
- 5+ years of Recent (Within the last year) acute care RN leadership experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or (RN) Registered Nurse
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Schedule. Schedule details were not provided for this position.
Compensation. $105,000 - $125,000 per year plus Sign on: Not Guaranteed; Relocation Assistance: Case by Case
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.