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Posted 2 weeks ago
Clinical Leader | Adult Emergency Department | Full Time | Variable shift
UF Health
📍 Gainesville
Full-time
Job description
Overview: <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Clinical Nurse Leader (RN)</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Overview</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Clinical Nurse Leader serves as a clinical expert and key leader within the unit, driving excellence in patient care, staff development, and evidence-based practice. This role partners closely with nursing leadership to anticipate patient care needs, improve outcomes, and enhance the overall patient experience.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The CNL combines clinical expertise with data-driven decision-making to support quality improvement, optimize care delivery, and foster a collaborative, high-performing care environment.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Key Responsibilities</span></p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Serve as a clinical expert and resource for nursing staff on the unit</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Provide leadership in patient care delivery, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practice</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Analyze patient acuity, care trends, and quality benchmarks to anticipate staffing and care needs</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Partner with nursing leadership to support operational and clinical decision-making</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Lead initiatives to improve patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Identify and address staff education and competency needs</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Promote and support nursing research, innovation, and professional development</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care coordination and outcomes</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Foster a culture of accountability, patient advocacy, and continuous improvement</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why Join Us</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Join a forward-thinking nursing team committed to setting the standard for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. As a Clinical Nurse Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping practice, mentoring staff, and driving meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.</p> Qualifications: <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Minimum Qualifications</span></p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required</span></li><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="circle"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Candidates actively enrolled in an MSN program will be considered</span></li></ul><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Minimum of 2 years of experience in relevant clinical specialty</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Demonstrated ability to practice autonomously and manage patient care outcomes</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Proven ability to influence practice and drive adoption of evidence-based care</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Certification Requirements</span></p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">National nursing certification required within 6 months of hire</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Additional Information</span></p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This position does </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">not</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> require operating a vehicle for business purposes</span></li></ul>
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