Nurse Manager, Emergency Department, UF Health Leesburg Hospital

Are you ready to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment? Our bustling Emergency Department, seeing over 40,000 patients annually, is in need of a skilled and compassionate emergency room nurse manager. As a key member of our facility, specializing in accredited stroke and chest pain care, you will be at the forefront of leadership, saving lives and providing top-notch care. Consider being a part of our leadership team. You will walk into a tight-knit, cohesive nursing team with a fantastic culture that includes a mix of nurses, patient care technicians, paramedics and EMTs. Additionally, we are currently expanding our focus to incorporate more specialized pediatric care. If you thrive in a high-acuity setting and love to foster teamwork, apply now!

The nurse manager (NM) is a registered professional nurse who has the most direct impact on the care and services that patients and families require throughout their hospital experience. The NM is directly responsible to the Director of Medical/Surgical Services or Director of Critical Care Services and is responsible for the continual operation of a specified nursing unit(s). The NM is able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and creativity and has the knowledge to manage resources to achieve quality performance, positive employee relations and compliance with hospital guidelines. The NM is skilled in coaching, motivating, mentoring and leading a professional and technical team in the delivery of services for our patient population. The NM ensures quality of care is delivered for our patients and demonstrates effective stewardship of scarce resources. The NM is the change agent for the assigned areas of responsibility and is responsible for implementing any changes that the unit is required to undergo. The NM actively participates in outstanding customer service, including service to patients, families, physicians and other contacts, and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree strongly preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Must have current Florida nursing license.
• ACLS , BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred.
• Professional certification from a national organization preferred.

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training:

• Maintains/exceeds all specialty educational requirements.
• Must be able to read, write in, speak and understand English.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of professional nursing practice experience required.
• Management experience preferred.
• Specific education and experience as delineated by the unit(s) of employment.