Nurse Unit Manager & Clinical Leader

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced Nursing Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and professional nursing practice on assigned unit(s). You will hire/fire staff, conduct evaluations, orient new employees, lead performance improvement, and manage budgets with accountability for cost centers.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and compliance with Joint Commission standards, ACLS/PALS/NRP/STABLE certifications, and nursing licensure in Florida.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited school required for new hires.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE certifications are required within specified timelines.
• Florida RN licensure required; strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and professional nursing practice on assigned units.
• Hire and fire nursing personnel, conduct evaluations, and orient new employees.
• Lead performance improvement and budget management for cost centers.
• Coach and mentor junior managers and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Education

BSN from accredited school

Master's in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced Nursing Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and professional nursing practice on assigned unit(s). You will hire/fire staff, conduct evaluations, orient new employees, lead performance improvement, and manage budgets with accountability for cost centers.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and compliance with Joint Commission standards, ACLS/PALS/NRP/STABLE certifications, and nursing licensure in Florida.