Assistant Nurse Manager- Emergency Svc, Coral Springs (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Coral Springs, FL, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for Emergency Services. The role oversees clinical leadership, patient flow, and care coordination during nights, collaborating with nursing and medical staff to deliver high-quality care.

You will lead performance improvement efforts, participate in governance, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding a team through dynamic patient demands. Florida RN licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing program from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN licensure in Florida or eNLC in good standing.
• American Heart Association BLS - active.
• PALS within 1 year of hire - active.
• ACLS within 1 year of hire - active.
• At least 2 years of related experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor patient flow, ensuring timely admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Mentor and coach staff to improve performance and outcomes.
• Adjust staffing to census, collaborate with Operations and Nursing Staff Office.
• Support cost containment with appropriate supplies and par levels.
• Participate in nursing governance and unit-based committees.
• Lead department huddles and share hospital updates and HCAHPS data.
• Foster empowerment and a high-performing, engaged team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan daily care.
• Review care plans with patients and families, addressing concerns.
• Document education on disease processes and care in the EHR.
• Provide direct patient care during high census or resource constraints.
• Oversee nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation.

Skills

Charge Nurse

Pediatric acute care

Certification within 5 years

Communication skills

Team leadership

Excel/Word

Problem solving

Patient safety

Education

Florida RN license (eNLC)

BLS

PALS within 1 year

ACLS within 1 year

2 years related experience

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Nurse Manager- Emergency Svc, Coral Springs (Full Time, Nights) (302355)

Job Description

Assistant Nurse Manager- Emergency Svc, Coral Springs (Full Time, Nights) - 302355

Description

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager of Critical Care assesses, plans, facilitates and evaluates the coordination of patient care according to unit/department policies and procedures. Provides clinical leadership, utilizes effective problem solving strategies and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care. Works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Job Specific Duties

• Coordinates & continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge & facilitates the processes in a timely manner.


• Identifies clinical strengths & opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, coaches & mentors employees to improve performance & clinical outcomes.


• Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations, collaborates with the Operations Administrators and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs.


• Promotes/practices cost containment and maintaining fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained.


• Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee.


• Conducts department huddles, communicates hospital and department updates and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Patient Perception Survey data.


• Fosters staff empowerment and open communication, leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team.


• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department & hospital wide.


• Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.


• Ensures the provision of education about disease processes, treatment and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the electronic health record.


• Administers direct patient care, as needed, especially during high census and/or when other resources are not available.


• Oversees and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.


• Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient throughput and outcomes.


• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools.


• Assists and supports the RNs and team with code blue and rapid response efforts.


• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment.


• Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition.


• Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.


• Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and validating timeliness of charting and all requirements are met.


• Ensures all staff on the assigned shift are adhering to the regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, & other accrediting agencies.


• Serves as regulatory and safety liaison between DNV, AHCA, DCF, and any other surveys/audits.


• Ensures all staff is adhering to hospital policies and procedures.


• Promotes a safe \"error free\" working environment by consistently performing infection prevention are adhered to on their assigned shift.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing program from an accredited school of Nursing


• RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• American Heart Association PALS required within one year of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• American Heart Association ACLS required within one year of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• 2 years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience as a Charge Nurse.


• Pediatric Nursing in an acute care setting preferred.


• Career Development: National certification preferably within 5 years of hire.


• Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, time management, and conflict resolution skills.


• Trauma certification as specified by the department.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to positively influence; hold self and others accountable.


• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and lead a team to achieve business results.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word experience.
  

Job

Job: Nursing - Management

Primary Location

Primary Location: Florida-Coral Springs-NCH at Coral Springs