RN Charge Nurse | Medical Unit | Full Time Days

UF Health • Leesburg, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical, Neurology, and Oncology Unit is a patient-centered team that is deeply committed to quality, safety, and exceptional patient experiences. Our culture is built on collaboration, compassion, and accountability as we care for the whole patient, addressing not only their clinical needs but also their emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial well-being. Our team strives for excellence through evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement, and a shared commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care. We foster an environment where every team member's voice is valued, teamwork is essential, and patient advocacy is at the center of everything we do. Through meaningful connections with our patients and families, we aim to create healing experiences that reflect our dedication to both clinical excellence and compassionate care. Under the direction of the director, the RN Charge Nurse utilizes the nursing process, facilitates patient care making nursing assessments and diagnosis, formulates care plans based on the diagnosis and implements and evaluates the plan of care, performs other duties as assigned. Hours may vary and could include four 10-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Candidates should demonstrate adaptability, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to manage multiple patients in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent delegation and follow-through abilities, and recent hospital experience, preferably in a Charge Nurse or Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) role.
• A stable employment history is preferred. Candidates who have demonstrated commitment and longevity in prior roles are generally more likely to be successful long-term members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical care that is safe, best outcome practice with all Core Measures compliant.
• Documents care provision per departmental standards.
• Demonstrates compliance with all HCAHPS behaviors to allow patients and families to have an excellent hospital experience.
• Completes assigned work as scheduled in allotted time frame.
• Engages in departmental/hospital committees, PI projects, and educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members.
• Attends Staff Meetings, completes all required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.
• Seeks training, educational, certification and enhancement in area focus/specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates behavior standards that enhance positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients and family members.

What This Job Offers

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