Pediatric Nursing Operations Leader

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an experienced nursing leader to oversee operations on a 24-hour basis. The role acts as administrative liaison, manages crisis response, and ensures seamless collaboration across departments to sustain high-quality patient care.

The position requires a BSN, active Florida RN license or eNLC, current CPR/BLS, and at least 3 years of clinical RN experience with managerial capability; pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN required; active Florida RN license or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) in good standing throughout employment
• CPR - American Heart Association BLS in good standing throughout employment
• 3 years of clinical RN experience

Responsibilities

• Acts as administrative liaison to patients, families, employees, and external customers.
• Coordinates triage activities through the Emergency Department, bed control, and Senior Executive Team.
• Provides judgment and self-sufficiency in problem solving as administrative/operational resource for the Health System.
• Maintains a department-staffing plan that meets organizational needs and optimizes resources.
• Evaluates data to identify safety and risk management issues and intervenes as needed.
• Performs leadership and administrative responsibilities of management in a timely manner; conducts rounds with staff.
• Provides on-site coordinator for internal/external disasters or major events; coordinates evacuations.
• Responds to codes, traumas, fires, and other disasters; supervises shift-to-shift operations for consistent quality service.
• Serves as a clinical and administrative resource to patient care units and support departments; supports clinical staff and facility services

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an experienced nursing leader to oversee operations on a 24-hour basis. The role acts as administrative liaison, manages crisis response, and ensures seamless collaboration across departments to sustain high-quality patient care.

The position requires a BSN, active Florida RN license or eNLC, current CPR/BLS, and at least 3 years of clinical RN experience with managerial capability; pediatric experience is preferred.