Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager - Intensive Care Unit (Nights)

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager leads shift operations in the Intensive Care Unit to support high-quality care, an exceptional patient and customer experience, and optimal patient flow. In collaboration with the Department Nursing Operations Manager and Assistant Nursing Operations Manager, the role guides the team and oversees unit clinical operations, including patient care assignments, productivity, customer experience, and quality outcomes.

The 16-bed ICU serves adults with critical illnesses and conditions, including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, trauma, heart failure, and respiratory failure. The Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager monitors patients, coordinates care and staffing, supports frontline team members and providers, and performs direct patient care as operational needs require. The position also contributes to leadership, safety, retention, regulatory readiness, and quality-improvement activities.

This is a variable full-time nights position, with three 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends. The listed shift is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Florida or through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in an advanced or critical care unit.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on the assigned patient population.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Certification in area of expertise preferred.
• Prior preceptor, charge, or lead experience highly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations to support high-quality care, exceptional customer experience, and optimal patient flow.
• Manage staffing assignments for oncoming and offgoing shifts based on patient acuity and team members’ skills.
• Coordinate patient flow with Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge Planners.
• Monitor patient status within the area of responsibility, with close monitoring of seriously ill patients.
• Coordinate or participate in patient care delivery in accordance with physician orders, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Serve as a resource for frontline team members and providers.
• Support clinical collaboration focused on expected patient length of stay.
• Perform direct patient care as needed to meet operational needs.
• Conduct Nurse Leader rounds and investigate and respond to patient, family, and physician complaints.
• Participate in or lead safety huddles; promote change and problem-solving.
• Assess equipment needs and ensure staff have and can appropriately use the equipment needed for patient care.
• Support and sustain leader-driven initiatives and assist with retention strategies for new team members.
• Maintain a regulatory-ready environment of care.
• Allocate and adjust staffing, assign meal breaks, and arrange team-member relief as indicated.
• Use effective fiscal management and financial resources in decision-making.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
• Attend leadership huddles, assist with nursing and clinical initiatives, and foster multidisciplinary partnerships.
• Coach and mentor the nursing team; communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promote a safe working environment, including coordinating or supporting follow-up related to workplace violence occurrences.
• Participate in audits and collection of unit or department information to identify improvement opportunities and trends.
• Promote high-quality nursing practice supported by evidence-based practice, research, organization, and national standards.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free college education programs
• Retirement savings
• Paid paternity leave
• Fertility benefits
• Back-up elder and childcare
• Pet insurance
• PTO and holidays
• Onsite Team Member Wellness Center with a fitness facility, tranquility space, and wellness activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager