Location: Sanford / Mount Dora Area, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
On-Call: Required | Responsible for 24/7 departmental operations
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Reports directly to the Emergency Department Director
For more details contact at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.