Emergency Nurse Manager - Night Shift Leader

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

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.