University of Florida Health Shands Hospital is once again recognized by the U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals rankings for excellence in adult patient care, with seven medical specialties ranked among the nation's elite. Combined with the five pediatric specialties ranked in the nation's top 50 by U.S. News & World Report, UF Health Shands has 12 specialties recognized. Being among the nation's top programs in several medical specialties is an honor achieved by few health systems in the United States.
UF Health Shands is currently seeking a Director of Emergency Services. This role provides administrative support, strategic direction, and leadership in the development of professional nursing practice across multiple facilities, including the Adult ED and Trauma Center, Pediatric ED, and UF Health freestanding EDs.
In this role, you will be accountable on a 24-hour basis for aligning department systems with organizational goalsdelivering high-quality patient care, enhancing customer service, managing fiscal resources, and driving operational efficiency. You will foster a collaborative team culture across departments to achieve the organization's mission of patient care excellence and nursing's vision of setting new standards in autonomous, accountable, and innovative nursing practice.
Strategic Leadership: Direct the strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of nursing care delivery systems across all emergency departments.
Operational & 24/7 Accountability: Maintain round-the-clock administrative accountability for patient care quality, safety standards, and departmental work efficiencies.
Fiscal Management: Manage financial resources, budgeting processes, and resource allocation to ensure sound fiscal health and operational productivity.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Build and maintain collaborative relationships among Emergency Department staff and across multidisciplinary hospital departments.
Vision & Change Management: Lead initiatives that foster a climate of trust, patient advocacy, autonomous nursing practice, and effective organizational change.
Project Management: Self-direct and oversee multiple strategic projects and operational initiatives simultaneously.
Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida.
Education: Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) required. (Consideration given to candidates currently enrolled in a formal MSN program).
Certification: National nursing certification required within 6 months of hire.
Clinical Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional nursing practice experience in an emergency department setting with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills.
Management Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive management experience in emergency care, including oversight of multiple sites/locations.
Clinical & Operational Expertise: Deep knowledge of professional nursing practice environments, nursing care delivery models, quality/safety improvement processes, and healthcare delivery systems.
Leadership & Strategy: Proven ability to create a strategic vision, effect positive change, manage transitions, and make sound decisions.
Management & Financial Acumen: Strong proficiency in budgetary processes, analytical problem-solving, project management, and organizational administration.
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to lead teams and build interdepartmental relationships.
Director Emergency Services • Gainesville, FL, United States
WE'RE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU.COME JOIN OUR FAMILY AND GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US! Our team is only as strong as each individual contributor which is why we focus our energy on hiring people who ar... Show more
Administration - Clinical Director.The Clinical Director is the licensed staff person with training specifically in Mental Health/Substance Abuse services coordination and is responsible to ensure ... Show more
As a perennial leader in health care in Florida, University of Florida Health Shands Hospital is once again recognized by the U.News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings for excellence in adult... Show more
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them.In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, asso... Show more
The Clinical Nurse Leader serves as a clinical expert and key leader within the unit, driving excellence in patient care, staff development, and evidence-based practice.This role partners closely w... Show more
At UF Health Shands in Gainesville, you don’t just practice nursing—you advance it.As a nationally recognized Magenet designated hospital, we provide the rare opportunity to work in a high-acuity, ... Show more
The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for identifying the patient's alterations in health, assessing the patient's human response to actual and potential health problems, implementing nu... Show more
Assistant Director Of Environmental Services (EVS).Make a meaningful impact on patient care by leading a team dedicated to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming healthcare environment.As the Ass... Show more
The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for identifying the patient's alterations in health, assessing the patient's human response to actual and potential health problems, implementing nu... Show more
Director Of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI).The Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for an enterprise-wide CDI program... Show more
Director of Facility Operations.Provincial Senior Living Part of the Discovery Senior Living Family Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating compan... Show more
At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare isn't defined by the four walls in which it's practiced.We pride ourselves on crafting opportunities which expand skill sets, broaden career horizons, pro... Show more
Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs.The University of Florida, Department of Emergency Medicine, seeks an accomplished emergency physician leader to join our team as Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs.The U... Show more
Part time 36 hours/week | Nights 7pm to 7am.The ED Technician functions under medical direction of the Medical Director and direct supervision of the ED attending physician, with general management... Show more
Overview: The RN Coordinator is a registered professional nurse who supports the Nurse Manager/Director and provides shift leadership for the overall operations of the Emergency Department on a 24/... Show more
The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for identifying the patient's alterations in health, assessing the patient's human response to actual and potential health problems, implementing nu... Show more
Provides leadership in advancing professional nursing practice by delivering administrative oversight and structure to support high-quality patient care within the Department of Nursing and Patient... Show more
Achieve professional growth and fulfillment as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist at UF Health Shands Hospital in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet.Our t... Show more
Executive Director Of Advanced Practice Providers (App).At UF Health, we are shaping the future of care together.We're seeking an experienced and visionary executive director of advanced practice ... Show more
Health Service Administrator (HSA).Perks & Benefits: There are SO many benefits that come with working at ROP!.Opportunities for career growth, nationwide.Earn PTO from day one of employment.What y... Show more
