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

University of Florida Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their onsite team in Gainesville, FL. This critical role involves coordinating patient transfers and ensuring seamless access to care across the healthcare system. The RN will work closely with clinical teams to optimize patient flow and maintain high-quality, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will hold a current RN license in Florida and have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Strong clinical expertise and effective communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in Florida required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; BSN required within three years of hire.
• Professional nursing board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transfers for specialty services including Trauma and Stroke.
• Ensure patients are directed to appropriate level of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient care coordination

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida

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.

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

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.

Responsibilities

Key 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