Moffitt Cancer Center

Director of Nursing

Moffitt Cancer Center

Magnolia HospitalFull time$145k – $218kPosted Aug 2, 2026

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision.

Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces. Summary The Director of Nursing will direct, coordinate and evaluate the Center's patient care services and will be responsible for the operational management of hospital inpatient areas and/or ambulatory clinics and related programs.

Oversees clinical and ancillary staff, ensuring the smooth flow of quality patient care from the time of patient scheduling to patient checkout. The position will work collaboratively with all leadership at the Center and will utilize leadership and management skills to support the mission, vision and strategy of the Center.

This position will effectively maintain a system of monitoring the quality, safety, productivity and the appropriateness of services provided to achieve the best care possible utilizing Patient and Family Centered Care principles. This position will ensure that all clinical, academic and faculty support activities comply with budgetary, hospital, regulatory and accreditation requirements.

The Director of Nursing works with nursing leadership and others to provide overall administrative direction and leadership for clinical staff, policies, procedures, and programs. Responsible for planning, organization, and administration of nursing services to include staffing, training and development communications, and documentation to maintain quality patient care standards and advise medical staff, department heads, and the administrator in matters related to nursing services.

Job Title: Director Nursing Minimum Education Level: Master's Degree Minimum Field of Study: MSN, MS, MPH, MBA, MHA Minimum Education Notes: Nursing must be in an accredited school; May consider candidate currently enrolled in an approved Masters' program and must graduate within 2 years of hire/promotion date. Preferred Education Level: Preferred Field of Study: Preferred Education Notes: Licensure Certification Needed: Yes Minimum Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) Minimum Licensure (Other): Training Required: Skilled in strategic and tactical planning to move Nursing Services/Patient Care Services forward in achievement/accomplishment.

Possesses thorough knowledge and understanding of patient care processes.Skilled in all phases of budgeting (capital, operational, labor and special projects) as well as financial analysis.Interpersonal skills to provide effective leadership to team members and faculty and maintain a collaborative working relationship in an interdisciplinary model.

Analytical abilities necessary to assure day-to-day operations and strategic planning for future services.Demonstrated skills and aptitude for positive physician relations, conflict resolution, problem-solving, staff development and time management. Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent decision making, promoting safe patient care and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Licensure (Other): Oncology Certification Salary Range $145,253.16 - $218,025.60 Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce. Moffitt Career Site If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission, then we have a place for you!

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