RN Clinical Leader — Patient-Centered Care & Team Mentorship

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess patients, plan and implement care, and evaluate outcomes to achieve optimal health results.

You will supervise licensed practical nurses and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure continuous, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required or preferred at hire; licensure to practice as a registered nurse in Florida.
• Professional nursing board certification preferred at time of hire; must obtain BSN within three years if hired without one.
• Certification required after two years if not already obtained (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Identify patient health alterations and respond with appropriate nursing interventions.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Coordinate care with the health care team and supervise licensed staff as needed.

Education

BSN

Job description

Overview

📍 Location: Gainesville, FL
🕒 FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE)
🗓️ Shift: Nights

The Registered Professional Nurse provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care by assessing patient needs, identifying actual and potential health concerns, implementing appropriate nursing interventions, and evaluating patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and identifies actual and potential health concerns.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized nursing interventions and plans of care.
• Involves patients, families, and significant others in assessment, planning, care, and evaluation whenever possible.
• Supervises and directs care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
• Assigns and delegates patient care to qualified members of the healthcare team.
• Coordinates patient care with other healthcare professionals and disciplines.
• Participates in unit-based activities that promote a positive and professional work environment.
• Provides compassionate, accountable nursing care focused on patient advocacy, collaboration, and optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• BSN preferred at time of hire
• Nurses hired without a BSN must obtain a BSN within three (3) years of hire
• Professional nursing board certification preferred at time of hire
• Nurses hired without a professional nursing board certification must obtain certification after two (2) years of hire, or once eligible for certifications requiring more than two years of experience

Licensure & Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida

Motor Vehicle Requirement

• This position does not require operating a vehicle for assigned business purposes