Your future role at a glance

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital

Specialty: Labor & Delivery and NICU

Schedule: Days | Full-time
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Strategic Program Growth: Spearhead the strategic growth and market expansion of the Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) programs, aligning departmental goals with clinical excellence, legal compliance, and community healthcare needs.
Cross-Facility Resource Optimization: Partner collaboratively with executive leadership, physicians, and regional directors to streamline operations and establish a resource-sharing framework across multiple locations, optimizing equipment, supply chains, and specialized staffing.
Clinical Excellence & Quality Assurance: Direct all clinical workflows—including patient assessments, care plan development, and complaint management—while coordinating rigorous internal and external audits to eliminate obstacles to high-quality patient care.
Fiscal Accountability & Budget Management: Prepare, monitor, and optimize multi-million dollar departmental budgets, ensuring the L&D and NICU units operate within allocated funds while maintaining financial effectiveness and service excellence targets.
Transformational Leadership & Talent Development: Lead the recruitment, training, and professional development of a high-performing nursing team, fostering a culture of accountability, mentorship, and continuous performance evaluation.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience:

5 years of experience required.
10 years of experience preferred.
2 years of leadership or management experience required.
5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

History of successfully building clinical programs strongly preferred

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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