Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager - Progressive Care Unit / PCU

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Shift differentials

All-inclusive benefits starting day 1

Forbes best-in-state employer

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager for the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) at Dr. Phillips Hospital. You will lead shift operations, coordinate staffing, and participate in shared leadership to ensure exceptional patient care and flow.

The role requires RN licensure in Florida or NLC, 2+ years of RN experience with leadership exposure, and a BSN preferred. Competitive benefits and a collaborative environment support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Florida or NLC.
• BSN preferred.
• 2+ years RN experience; leadership/charge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations, ensuring high-quality care and optimal patient flow.
• Manage staffing assignments for shifts based on acuity and team skills.
• Coordinate patient flow with supervisors, care coordinators and discharge planners.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

Clinical supervision

Communication

Patient care

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Position Summary

Department: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Status: Variable Full-Time with rotating weekends (Three 12-hour shifts)
Shift: Days (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Title: Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager – CPCU / Cardiac Progressive Care Unit | Charge Registered Nurse | RN Supervisor

About the PCU Unit

The Progressive Care Unit at Dr. Phillips Hospital is a 48-bed unit providing specialized care for patients who are too stable for the intensive care unit but require more monitoring and medical attention than a standard floor can provide. Patients include post-surgical, respiratory (COPD, pneumonia, non‑invasive ventilation), sepsis/infections, chronic illness exacerbations (diabetes, kidney failure), and more. PCUs bridge the gap between ICU and standard units by offering telemetry, continuous monitoring, and specialized nursing for patients improving but still at risk for complications, ensuring a seamless transition in care and patient safety.

Benefits

• On‑site state‑of‑the‑art gym and wellness center
• Competitive pay with evening, night, and weekend shift differentials
• All‑inclusive benefits starting day one (student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/holidays)
• Recognition as one of the best‑in‑state employers by Forbes
• Employee‑centric culture highlighted by Modern Healthcare rankings

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations, ensuring delivery of high‑quality care, exceptional customer experience, and optimal patient flow.
• Participate in the shared leadership structure and work with Department Nursing Operations Manager and Assistant Nursing Operations Manager.
• Manage staffing assignments for incoming and outgoing shifts based on patient acuity and team skill sets.
• Coordinate patient flow with Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge Planners to achieve expected outcomes.
• Monitor patient status within area of responsibility, especially seriously ill patients.
• Participate in or lead delivery of patient care, ensuring compliance with physician orders and established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Serve as a resource supporting frontline team members and providers.
• Support clinical collaboration focusing on expected patient length of stay.
• Perform direct patient care activities as required.
• Interface with patients and families to enhance customer experience, conduct Nurse Leader rounds, and address complaints.
• Participate in and/or lead safety huddles.
• Communicate and promote change, problem‑solving initiatives.
• Assess equipment needs and ensure staff have appropriate resources.
• Support and sustain all leader‑driven initiatives.
• Assist with retention strategies for new team members, fostering a best‑place‑to‑work environment.
• Maintain a regulatory‑ready environment of care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing allocation, meal break assignments, and relief of team members.
• Utilize fiscal management skills and allocate financial resources effectively.
• Maintain punctual attendance and compliance with Orlando Health policies, ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Additional Leadership Functions

• Support strategic imperatives through leadership huddles and new nursing/clinical initiatives.
• Serve as coach and mentor for the nursing team.
• Communicate ideas clearly in verbal and written formats.
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Promote a safe working environment and coordinate follow‑up on workplace violence occurrences.

Performance & Quality Improvement

• Participate in unit and department audits to identify improvement opportunities and trends.
• Promote high‑quality nursing practice supported by evidence‑based research, organization, and national standards.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.

Licensure / Certification

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certification in area of expertise preferred.
• May require one or more of the following certifications based on assigned patient population:
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Prior preceptor, charge, or lead experience highly preferred but not required.