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Hospital Administrator/CNO

Ascension Seton

Port Saint Joe, FL · Posted October 12, 2026

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About the job

Location: Port St. Joe, Florida

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf

Salary: Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Oversees the operational effectiveness of assigned facility toward attainment of objectives to include operating policies, processes, procedures, system growth, fiscal outcomes, shared governance, and physician relationships.

Develops, evaluates, and executes facility strategic plan, aligning with organizational goals. Initiates and implements process improvement strategies relating to workflow, quality care, and patient safety. Represents facility and organization on system-wide initiatives and strategic programming and policy development for sustained growth.

Negotiates and/or oversees regulatory compliance and contract management consistent with business strategic plan. Manages relationships, both internally and externally, supporting facility and organizational goals.

Oversees and creates facility budget and moves resources within the budget to meet facility targets.

Supports and assists with the direction and coordination of medical staff activities including relationship management aspects, recruitment and retention. Works closely with the Medical Staff for assigned areas of responsibility.

If also serving as top nursing leader, performs the following responsibilities: collaborates with hospital leadership and medical staff to identify and develop new patient care programs, policies, procedures, and practice standards for the nursing departments; develops and implements programs to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care provided by the organization; and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing services and healthcare.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s): None Required.

Preferred Credential(s): Fellow.

Registered Nurse.

Education

Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences

Registered Nurse

Prior leadership experience as CNO

#Le@der

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

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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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