About this role
AdventHealth Ocala is hiring a full-time Emergency Department Nurse Manager to lead clinical operations and staff at its hospital in Ocala, Florida.
### What you'll do
- Oversee staff performance, hiring, orientation, scheduling, and disciplinary processes for the ED nursing team.
- Manage departmental budget and resource utilization, applying cost-saving measures and healthcare finance principles.
- Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives, implementing evidence-based practice changes and ensuring regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, OSHA, specialty standards).
- Maintain clinical competency and provide direct bedside support as needed alongside staff.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and process improvement plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Foster patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction while maintaining clear communication across all care teams.
### What we're looking for
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Nursing preferred.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida.
- 2+ years of critical care or emergency department RN experience required.
- 2+ years of emergency department RN leadership experience required.
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred; Cerner EMR experience preferred.
### What's included
- Compensation range: $77,759 – $144,624 annually.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective Day One.
- Paid time off beginning Day One; 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Career development resources and whole-person well-being support.
### About the practice
AdventHealth Ocala is part of AdventHealth, a faith-based, not-for-profit health system with a mission centered on whole-person care — body, mind, and spirit. The Ocala campus serves a broad regional population and maintains a high-volume emergency department requiring strong, experienced nursing leadership. The organization emphasizes professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based clinical practice.