Nurse Director Ambulatory Emergency Department

Bring your leadership to the fast lane as the Nurse Director Ambulatory Emergency Department in southeastern Florida-an upbeat, high-impact role where growth, innovation, and coastal living align for a truly exciting career move!


The Nurse Director Outpatient Emergency will join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization known for strong clinical outcomes, high patient experience scores, and a Just Culture that empowers nursing leadership to elevate safety and quality at every turn, and this Nursing Director Outpatient ED opportunity offers access to advanced technology, data-driven decision support, streamlined EHR workflows, and innovation-forward models like telehealth and hybrid care, alongside an award-winning, Magnet-style culture that celebrates shared governance, evidence-based practice, clinician wellbeing, and robust professional development.

In this Ambulatory Emergency and Outpatient ED environment, the Nurse Director Ambulatory Emergency Department will guide a newly opened ambulatory emergency department with 18 beds that treats roughly 50 patients per day during off-season and 80 patients per day during peak season, and within these Outpatient Care Services the Director is supported by 52 FTEs including a Manager and 4 Supervisors while a Nurse Educator is on site as well to advance competencies and onboarding; this leadership post will also help launch and eventually oversee a new center nearby, all within a highly reputable system that promotes professionalism and clinical innovation.

Reporting to a senior nursing executive for emergency and ambulatory services, the Nurse Director Outpatient Emergency will have comprehensive responsibility for operational excellence, throughput, staffing and scheduling, budget stewardship, regulatory readiness, patient experience, infection prevention, and quality metrics, and this Nursing Director Outpatient ED will be backed by a capable Manager, four engaged Supervisors, a dedicated Nurse Educator, and an enthusiastic, friendly nursing team that reflects a diverse, interdisciplinary workforce-physicians, APPs, pharmacy, case management, social work, and ancillary partners-working in tight collaboration to deliver seamless, high-acuity care in an efficient, patient-centered setting.

Set in vibrant southeastern Florida, the Nurse Director Ambulatory Emergency Department can enjoy year-round sunshine, turquoise beaches, boating and Everglades adventures, headliner concerts and festivals, world-class dining spanning Latin, Caribbean, and global cuisine, professional sports and outdoor fitness, and a lively arts and culture scene, and this Nursing Director Outpatient ED will appreciate excellent schools and universities, a dynamic job market, varied housing from urban high-rises to quiet suburbs, no state income tax, strong travel connectivity via multiple international airports, growing entrepreneurship, modern transportation options, pedestrian- and bike-friendly neighborhoods, robust healthcare access, inclusive communities, reliable digital infrastructure, thoughtful hurricane preparedness, and a lifestyle that balances city energy with easy proximity to nature.


Offering competitive compensation, leadership incentive potential, comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings with match, generous paid time off, tuition assistance and CEU support, specialty and certification pay, relocation resources, and meaningful wellness programs, the Nurse Director Ambulatory Emergency Department role positions the right leader for immediate impact and long-term growth; connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today for a confidential conversation and discover how this Nursing Director Outpatient ED opportunity can elevate your career-your next chapter starts now.