Emergency Department Manager

Tampa General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Manager to lead the frontline nursing staff, ensure patient-centered care, and oversee administrative duties in a busy ED.

The role requires nursing leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to promote a healthy work environment, with a focus on quality measures, staff development, and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse license in Florida or Compact State.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.
• 3 years clinical nurse experience and 2 years leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline nursing staff and promote patient‑focused care.
• Define standards for quality patient care and supervise shifts.
• Manage scheduling and staff development; ensure policy adherence.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to meet department metrics.
• Address HACs/HAIs and improve patient satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-focused care

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description - Emergency Department Manager (2600044Y)

Job Description

Emergency Department Manager

Job Number: 2600044Y

Description

The Emergency Department Manager position requires a strong leader to lead the frontline clinical nursing staff and deliver excellent patient care in addition to having administrative knowledge and the emotional intelligence to promote and maintain a healthy, non-toxic work climate. The Emergency Department Manager will be responsible for creating an environment of patient-focused care, defining standards for quality patient care, managing and developing work-based teams for assigned shifts, training new staff and providing leadership to our nursing team. The Nurse manager of the ED/FSED will report to the Emergency Department Director and assist in administrative and clinical supervision, functioning with minimal supervision

Essential Functions

• Responsible for daily chart checks, review and recapture of missed ED charges
• Interacts and collaborates with staff, physicians, and patients regarding programs for the reduction of Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs), Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) and meet all core measures
• Actively engages in all initiatives to improve patient satisfaction results
• Interacts and collaborates with staff, physicians and all ancillary departments to meet department metrics including productivity
• Actively engages with staff to ensure employee satisfaction and retention
• Checks Dimensions daily for missed punches and absenteeism. Resolves in a timely manner
• Monitors and resolves all ERS issues, in a timely manner
• Maintain updated schedule. If needed, provide short term nursing relief during high volume or census in ED
• Direct staff in application of clinical processes through education and role modeling
• Direct all orientation and ensures policies and process are understood with all new staff

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing

License/Registration

• Registered Nurse - Issued by Florida or Compact State

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale

Work Experience and Additional Information

• Three (3) years' experience as Clinical Nurse
• Two (2) years' experience in leadership
• Must Attend EKG recognition within 30 days of hire