Nurse Manager, ICU at Spanish Plaines

UF Health; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital in Central Florida is seeking a Nurse Manager for the ICU with 3–5 years of ICU leadership experience. The NM oversees the daily operations of the ICU, coaches staff, ensures high-quality care, and collaborates with directors to optimize resources and patient outcomes.

The role requires a Florida Nursing License, a Bachelor’s degree, and a preference for an advanced degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 2+ years ICU nursing practice required.
• 3–5 years ICU leadership experience preferred.
• Florida Nursing License required.
• ACLS/BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation of the assigned ICU unit(s) to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Coach, motivate, and mentor a professional nursing team and manage resources.
• Ensure compliance with hospital guidelines and drive continuous improvement in patient experience.

Skills

ICU leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Resource management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies — bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors. As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences, faster treatment — and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together.

Spanish Plaines ICU is seeking a Nurse Manager with 3 - 5 years of ICU leadership experience. The Nurse Manager (NM) is a registered professional nurse who has the most direct impact on the care and services that patients and families require throughout their hospital experience. The NM is directly responsible to the Director of Medical Surgical Services or Director Critical Care Services and is responsible for the continual operation of a specified nursing unit(s). The NM is able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, creativity, and has the knowledge to manage resources to achieve quality performance, positive employee relations, and compliance with hospital guidelines. The NM is skilled in coaching, motivating, mentoring, and leading a professional and technical team in the delivery of services for our patient population. The NM assures quality of care is delivered for our patients and demonstrates effective stewardship of scarce resources. The NM is the change agent for the assigned areas of responsibility and is responsible for implementing any changes that the unit is required to undergo. The NM actively participates in outstanding customer service, including service to patients, families, physicians, and other contacts, and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree – required
• Master’s Degree strongly preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Must have current Florida Nursing License
• ACLS, BLS for Healthcare providers preferred
• Professional certification from a national organization preferred

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training

• Maintains / Exceeds all Specialty educational requirements
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years ICU nursing practice experience required.
• 3- 5 years ICU leadership experience highly preferred
• Specific education and experience as delineated by the unit(s) of employment