Nursing Operations Manager - Trauma Step Down, Rapid Response Team, Resource Team - Bayfront Hospital

Position Summary

Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital – St. Petersburg, FloridaPosition: Nursing Operations Manager (NOM)Schedule: Full-time

 

About Orlando Health Bayfront HospitalOrlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and thesurrounding communities for more than 100 years. A teaching medical center, the 480-bed hospital’s areas ofexpertise include heart and vascular, digestive health, orthopedics, surgical services, robotic surgery, rehabilitation,neurosciences, maternity care, emergency services and trauma care. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the onlyadult trauma center in Pinellas County. Home to the Center for Women and Babies, the hospital offers full obstetricalservices, and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level IIIRegional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USAToday Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group.

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitalsand ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’seast to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities weserve.

Why Join Us?

• Top-Ranked Employer: 2025 USA Today Top Workplace

• Nationally Recognized Safety: Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade (Spring 2025)

• Comprehensive Day-One Benefits: Including health, dental, vision, education programs, mental health support and much more

• Supportive Leadership Culture: Career development and advancement within a large health system

• Desirable Location: Live and work minutes from St. Pete’s beaches and downtown waterfront

Job Summary

The Nursing Operations Manager (NOM) is responsible for leading and managing the clinical and operational performance of the Trauma Step-Down Unit, Resource Team, and Rapid Response Team.This role ensures delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a culture of safety, engagement, and accountability.

The NOM partners with nursing leadership to execute strategic goals, optimize team workflows, and implement continuous quality improvement practices across the assigned departments.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provide operational oversight for the Trauma Step-Down Unit, Resource Team, and Rapid Response Team

• Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care that meets regulatory and organizational standards

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and retention of top nursing talent

• Monitor and manage unit performance, staffing, and resource allocation

• Develop and manage department budgets with attention to fiscal stewardship

• Facilitate collaboration between interdisciplinary teams to drive clinical excellence

• Serve as a change agent to implement new technologies, care models, and improvement strategies

• Promote a positive team culture 

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or graduate degree in a health-related or business field preferred

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current RN license in the State of Florida or via Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Advanced certifications may be required depending on unit population (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NALS, TNCC)

• National nursing leadership certification (ANCC or AONL) required within 2 years

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of clinical RN experience in an acute care setting

• Minimum 1 year of leadership or management experience