Command Center Clinical Specialist | System Administration Office| Day | Part Time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Transfer and Patient Flow Center. This role is critical in ensuring patient care coordination across the UF Health system, operating onsite in Gainesville, Florida.

The successful candidate will coordinate all patient transfers, collaborate with clinical teams, and ensure compliance with regulations. A current RN license in Florida is required, with a BSN preferred, to optimize patient flow and care across facilities.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Professional nursing board certification preferred.
• Specialty certification required within two (2) years.

Responsibilities

• Interpret diagnoses and assess patient acuity.
• Coordinate transfers for specialty services.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing leadership.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient flow optimization

EMTALA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Join an onsite team that plays a critical role in coordinating patient care across the healthcare system. The UF Health Transfer and Patient Flow Center Registered Nurse coordinates all external and internal patient transfers across the UF Health system, ensuring seamless access to care across hospitals, campuses, and care settings. Provides “one-call” access for referring physicians and facilities, facilitating timely connections to the most appropriate UF Health facility, service line, and provider based on patient needs, system capacity, and clinical capabilities. Collaborates with clinical teams, physicians, and operational leaders to optimize patient flow, support capacity management, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care coordination across the enterprise.

Work Style: Onsite. Location: Gainesville, FL. FTE: Part-Time (.6 FTE).

Responsibilities

• Apply clinical expertise to interpret diagnoses, assess patient acuity, and identify specialized care requirements.
• Coordinate transfers for specialty services including Trauma, STEMI, Stroke, Neurosciences, Burn, and other high-acuity programs.
• Ensure patients are directed to the appropriate level of care across the system.

System Collaboration & Compliance

• Serve as a system-wide clinical resource supporting patient flow, capacity management, and throughput optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, including EMTALA and Access to Care laws.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, bed management teams, and operational leaders across all UF Health entities.

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and registration functions.
• Collect and manage demographic, financial, and clinical data to support care coordination.
• Support operational decision-making and system-wide efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• BSN required within three (3) years of hire for nurses hired after April 30, 2014.
• Professional nursing board certification in a specialty area preferred.
• Specialty certification required within two (2) years of hire for nurses hired after June 30, 2011.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Florida.