Nursing Coordinator| Psych | Full-Time| Nights

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee clinical operations on a designated shift, supervise staff, and provide direct patient care as needed. The role emphasizes implementing systems for quality care and coordinating with the Intake department and other units to ensure timely, comprehensive assessments, with ongoing safety oversight for patients, visitors, and staff.

Leadership is exercised through performance reviews and collaboration with the nursing

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• At least three years of professional nursing experience.
• Leadership and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Licensed RN in Florida; certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing within one year of eligibility.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, supervise staff, and direct patient care on a shift.
• Implement systems to support quality care and improvement.
• Coordinate with Intake and other departments to ensure timely assessments.
• Monitor safety for patients, visitors, and staff; intervene as needed.
• Complete staff performance reviews and collaborate with nursing leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Staff supervision

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Provides clinical leadership, staff supervision and direct patient care on a designated shift. Accountable for implementation of systems that support quality care, quality improvement, staff orientation and development. Coordinates with Intake Department and with other facility departments to ensure timely and comprehensive patient assessment and care. Monitors and intervenes as needed to ensure safety in the environment for patients, visitors and staff. Completes staff performance reviews as assigned. Collaborates with other members of the nursing leadership team and members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve department goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:BSN required and MSN preferred. Must have a minimum of three years of professional nursing experience. Professional nursing experience in an acute psychiatric setting with applicable patient populations preferred. Exhibits evidence of leadership skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Obtains certification in psychiatric and mental health nursing within one year of eligibility.Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeNOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobilea) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.Licensure/Certification/Registration:Licensed RN in the State of Florida required. Certification as a Peer Specialist