Nurse Manager – Emergency Services NMESJM

Job Title: Nurse Manager Emergency Services (Freestanding Emergency Department)

Location: Sanford / Mount Dora Area Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift MondayFriday 8:00 AM5:00 PM
On-Call: Required Responsible for 24/7 departmental operations

Position Overview

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.

Key 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

Unit & Program Details

• Freestanding Emergency Department

• 11 private treatment rooms

• Trauma-capable emergency room

• Average daily volume: 22 patients

• Patient ratios: 1:4

• Imaging services available (CT Ultrasound Diagnostics)

• Rural / low-density service area

• Approximate staffing: 11 FTEs

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Emergency Department Director

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