Nurse Manager, Emergency Department, Full-Time, Baptist St. Augustine

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as "most preferred" for more than 30 years. We're Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Health is hiring a Nurse Manager (RN) to join our Emergency Department team at Baptist Emergency at St. Augustine in St. Augustine, FL. This is a full-time opportunity.

The Emergency Department at Baptist St. Augustine provides high-quality, patient-centered emergency care in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced registered nurse who is passionate about developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. As a Nurse Manager, you will lead daily department operations while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and clinical excellence.

Nurse Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the Emergency Department
• Delegate responsibilities and provide guidance to nursing staff to ensure safe, high-quality patient care
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and daily workflow to maintain appropriate coverage and operational efficiency
• Conduct staff coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development activities
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and departmental operations
• Monitor quality, patient safety, and operational performance metrics while implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide direct patient care as needed to support departmental operations and patient flow
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and evidence-based practice

Nurse Manager Experience:

• 3-5 years Nursing Supervisory Experience (required)
• Emergency Department experience (preferred)
• Leadership or management experience (preferred)
• Hospital experience (required)

Nurse Manager Education & Credential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (preferred)

Why Baptist Health?

Baptist Health is a Magnet-designated health system recognized for nursing excellence and patient-centered care. As a locally governed, not-for-profit organization, we are committed to supporting our leaders through professional development, competitive benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional emergency care while shaping the future of nursing leadership.

If you are interested in this full-time Nurse Manager opportunity at Baptist Emergency at St. Augustine, please apply today!

A nurse manager delegates tasks to a nursing staff, manages and checks the nursing schedule, ensures that all shifts are covered, and conducts assessments and performance reviews, while also tending to patient care and assisting physicians throughout the day.

Cert Note: ACLS not required for BMDA departments.

Primary Location:

Saint Augustine - Main Building Freestanding ED