Nursing Coordinator | Surgical Unit | Day Shift | Full Time

UF Health • Leesburg, FL

5h

About The Position

Since the doors opened more than 60 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation – its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, lifesaving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.

Serves as a clinical expert for patient care and services on designated unit by providing clinical leadership support. Provides clinical and analytical support to the nursing leadership to plan and predict patient care needs based on quality benchmarking, patient acuity/care trends, staff clinical education needs and patient satisfaction. Provides leadership to ensure excellence in nursing research, education, and practice. The Nursing Coordinator provides nursing care to achieve the organization’s mission of excellent patient care and nursing’s vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration. The clinical leader will report directly to the Nurse Manager. This is a Full Time, Day Shift position.
Monday -Friday 8 hour shifts.

Requirements

• ADN- required
• Must have current Florida Nursing License
• Minimum of two years professional nursing practice experience required.
• Specific education and experience as delineated by the unit(s) of employment
• Demonstrates autonomous and accountable nursing practice with knowledge and application of patient care outcomes management.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to influence staff’s knowledge and application of evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree – preferred
• ACLS , BLS for Healthcare providers preferred
• Professional certification from a national organization preferred.
• Maintains / Exceeds all Specialty educational requirements
• Prior management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a clinical expert for patient care and services on designated unit by providing clinical leadership support.
• Provides clinical and analytical support to the nursing leadership to plan and predict patient care needs based on quality benchmarking, patient acuity/care trends, staff clinical education needs and patient satisfaction.
• Provides leadership to ensure excellence in nursing research, education, and practice.
• The Nursing Coordinator provides nursing care to achieve the organization’s mission of excellent patient care and nursing’s vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree