Nurse Unit Manager & Clinical Leader

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in directing clinical staff and operations on the unit. The role emphasizes staff supervision, hiring/firing oversight, staff orientation, and performance improvement initiatives in a patient-centered care environment.

The successful candidate will help manage budgetary processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster positive patient experiences while leading a collaborative nursing team.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Florida.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required for all areas.
• ACLS required at hire or transfer for designated departments.
• PALS required within 6 months for designated departments.
• NRP required within 6 months for designated departments.
• STABLE certification required by 07/01/2019 for designated departments.
• New hires must have a professional certification within two years of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and clinical expertise to staff in assigned area.
• Assist the Nurse Manager in hiring and firing of nursing personnel, conducting periodic employee evaluations, orientation of new employees, and performance improvement activities.
• Assist in devising and managing departmental budgets.
• Facilitate positive customer service and patient-centered care on the nursing unit.

Skills

Nursing standards knowledge

Clinical nursing skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's Degree

BSN within 3 years of hire

BSN or related field preferred

Job description

Overview

📍 Location: Jacksonville, FL
🕒 FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
🗓️ Shift: MID - 3:00PM TO 11:30PM

The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as an adjunct to the Nurse Manager or Nursing Director by providing supervision and clinical expertise to staff in his/her assigned area. Assists the Nurse Manager in hiring and firing of nursing personnel, conducting periodic employee evaluations, orientation of new employees, and performance improvement activities. Assists the Nurse Manager in devising and managing the departmental budget(s). Facilitates positive customer service and patient-centered care on the nursing unit.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Age of Patients Served

• All age groups

Education

• Associate’s Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• BSN must be obtained from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer for applicable new hires
• Employees hired/transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, follow the requirements outlined in their offer letter/job description
• Employees hired/transferred prior to August 1, 2013, are grandfathered
• Preferred: BSN or Bachelor’s Degree in a related healthcare field

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards and Nursing Standards
• Demonstrated clinical nursing skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Above-average oral and written communication skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Florida
• BLS from the American Heart Association required for all areas

ACLS – Required at Hire or Transfer

• Arrhythmia Service (733210)
• Cardiac Holding Area (730501)
• Cardiology Interventional North (733280)
• Code Blue Team (626003)
• CVICU (730400)
• Emergency Department (713200)
• Emergency Department Admin (710103)
• Emergency Department North (713280)
• FC Gastroenterology (703700)
• Float-ICU Flex (626000)
• Invasive Cardiology Lab (733200)
• MICU (700400)
• PACU (633600)
• Pain Management Center (750500)
• PICU (660401)
• Pre-Op (633610)
• Surgery Center North (633480)
• Trauma Center (713100)

ACLS – Required Within 6 Months

• 3 ICU-North (620480)
• 5N CCU (730301)
• Cardiac Rehab (733100)
• Non-Invasive Cardiology North (733080)
• Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab (733000)
• SICU (630400)
• 2 L&D/Women’s Services-North TA (650380)
• 3N Obstetrics (650300)
• 3S Gyn-CC (650301)
• Labor and Delivery (653100)
• Normal Nursery-CC (653000)
• Women’s Acute Care Center (653500)

PALS – Required Within 6 Months

• Code Blue Team (626003)
• Emergency Department (713200)
• Emergency Department Admin (710103)
• Emergency Department North (713280)
• Float-ICU Flex (626000)
• PACU (633600)
• PICU (660401)
• Pre-Op (633610)
• SICU (630400)
• Surgery Center North (633480)
• Trauma Center (713100)

NRP – Required Within 6 Months

• Code Blue Team (626003)
• Emergency Department (713200)
• Emergency Department Admin (710103)
• Emergency Department North (713280)
• 2 L&D/Women’s Services-North TA (650380)
• 3N Obstetrics (650300)
• 3S Gyn-CC (650301)
• 6S NICU Level 3 (660400)
• Labor and Delivery (653100)
• Neonatal Transport (663000)
• Normal Nursery-CC (653000)
• Women’s Acute Care Center (653500)

AWHONN FHM – Intermediate or Advanced

• Required within 6 months of hire or transfer for:
  • 2 L&D/Women’s Services-North TA (650380)
  • Labor and Delivery (653100)
  • Prenatal Diagnostic Program (653200)
  • Women’s Acute Care Center (653500)

STABLE – Required Within 6 Months

• 2 L&D/Women’s Services-North TA (650380)
• 3N Obstetrics (650300)
• 3S Gyn-CC (650301)
• 6S NICU Level 3 (660400)
• Labor and Delivery (653100)
• Neonatal Transport (663000)
• Normal Nursery-CC (653000)
• Women’s Acute Care Center (653500)

Professional Certification

• Professional certification required within two (2) years of hire or transfer
• For certifications requiring a specific number of cases or specialty hours, certification must be pursued once eligibility requirements are met and obtained within one year of becoming eligible

Required Experience

• 3–5 years of experience as a practicing RN in acute care