Program Manager, Nursing

Position Summary:

Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.

The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us

Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond.

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital – a state-of-the-art, seven-story, multi-specialty hospital – will serve as a vital 550,000 square-foot healthcare hub offering:

• 300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds
• 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites
• Dedicated labor and delivery services – including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut shortly after the hospital opens
• Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services
• Advanced surgical procedures

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning.

Benefits Beyond the Expected

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

• Benefits that begin on Day 1
• Four (4) weeks paid parental leave
• Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs
• Back-up childcare and elder care
• Fertility benefits and adoption assistance
• NCLEX reimbursement
• Free NCPDs for RN license
• Free Kaplan review courses
• Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you
• Specialty certifications reimbursement
• And more

Position Summary:

Administers and coordinates operational activities and projects as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer and hospital administrative team.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

• Manages, coordinates and participates in a variety of administrative and/or clinical activities related to a nursing administration and hospital operations.
• Administers and coordinates operational activities and projects as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer and hospital administrative team.
• Develops and implements plans with cooperation with the nursing and hospital leadership which addresses specific operating problems and issues.
• Develops and submits to the Chief Nursing Officer and or facility Patient Care Administrator plans consistent with the overall goals of nursing, particularly as they relate to the achievement of quality outcomes, regulatory requirements, and consistent with the corporate goals of Orlando Health.
• Oversees the Corporate Nursing department budget and submits monthly variance report as necessary.
• Works in collaboration with the Patient Care Administrators and Nurse Executive Council on initiatives designed to support the Orlando Health Nursing Strategic Plan.
• Serves as a liaison for the hospital nursing leadership council and representative for nursing on Orlando Health multidisciplinary councils and committees.
• Serves as a liaison with facility development for the hospital administrative team on hospital construction projects.
• Establishes and maintains an open and positive working relationship with administrators, medical staff, managers and team members.
• Participates with leaders from the governing body, management, medical staff and clinical areas in Orlando Health decision making structure and process.
• Represents Orlando Health as appropriate in its relationships with major customers, suppliers, competitors, government agencies, professional societies and similar groups.
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with physicians, employers, community leaders and the business coalition.
• Serves as an ambassador for Orlando Health in the community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing officer or patient Care Administrator.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

• Master's degree in nursing or health related field.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current State of Florida RN license.

Experience

• Five (5) years of closely related experience to include three years of management experience required.