Nurse Manager – Emergency Services - NMESJM

NavitasPartners • Mount Dora, FL

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About The Position

A reputable acute-care healthcare organization in Central Florida is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Emergency Services to lead operations at a Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED) . This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered emergency care through oversight of daily operations, staffing, clinical quality, patient flow, and employee engagement. The Nurse Manager supports organizational goals by fostering a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and excellence in emergency nursing practice.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent (within the last year) acute-care Emergency Department leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Coordinator, Supervisor, or similar role)
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma required
• BLS – Required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS – Required within 6 months of hire
• PALS / ENPC – Required within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a Freestanding Emergency Department
• Strong clinical emergency nursing background
• Ability to work independently in a low-volume, rural setting
• Previous experience within a large hospital system preferred

Responsibilities

• Clinical Quality & Patient Safety: Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered emergency care aligned with established policies and evidence-based practices; Promote adherence to clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines; Monitor nursing practice and evaluate patient outcomes to ensure quality benchmarks are met; Support reduction in practice variation to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost management; Ensure proper maintenance and regulatory compliance of emergency department equipment; Manage admissions, transfers, and discharge processes to optimize patient throughput; Facilitate effective interdisciplinary collaboration across departments
• Operations & Patient Experience: Oversee daily FSED operations, staffing, and workflow; Foster a culture of exceptional patient experience and service excellence; Review patient satisfaction feedback and implement improvement strategies; Support service recovery efforts and reinforce a patient-first philosophy; Ensure compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient satisfaction and service delivery
• People & Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop emergency nursing staff; Promote employee engagement, retention, and professional development; Identify training and competency needs; provide coaching and performance feedback; Resolve employee concerns and manage issues according to established procedures; Build and maintain a high-performing, collaborative emergency services team
• Financial & Resource Management: Manage staff scheduling to meet patient care demands and productivity targets; Monitor and control departmental operating expenses; Ensure efficient use of supplies, equipment, and resources; Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising patient care
• Community & Organizational Engagement: Represent the organization positively within the local community; Participate in organizational initiatives, patient education events, and in-services; Support the mission, vision, and values of the healthcare organization

What This Job Offers

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