Nurse Manager – Emergency Services

Purple Cow Recruiting • Panama City, FL

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About The Position

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Emergency Services for a permanent leadership opportunity in Panama City, Florida. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day emergency department operations while providing direct leadership to clinical staff. The Nurse Manager collaborates closely with the Emergency Department Director and medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care, staff development, and operational excellence in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid compact licensure.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma from an accredited institution required.
• Enrollment in a BSN program required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of recent (within the last year) acute care Emergency Department leadership experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required within 30 days of employment start date.
• Strong leadership, communication, and operational management skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume emergency department environments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day emergency department operations.
• Manage and supervise department staff, including performance management, conflict resolution, and policy compliance.
• Collaborate with the Emergency Department Director on staffing, scheduling, and operational needs.
• Participate in department and hospital committees and support staff involvement as appropriate.
• Assess training needs and assist with implementation of staff development programs.
• Support onboarding and orientation of new employees in collaboration with preceptors.
• Maintain strong clinical knowledge related to emergency nursing practice, equipment, and departmental policies.
• Ensure completion of unit quality checks, including crash carts, temperature logs, and other regulatory indicators.
• Assist with clinical procedures as needed and support patient flow and case management.
• Collect and analyze operational and quality data to support performance improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree