National nursing board certification in a specialty area required.
Minimum of five years of professional nursing experience required.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience necessary.
Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes is mandatory.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership in advancing professional nursing practices.
Oversee administrative structure to ensure high-quality patient care.
Implement and evaluate systems for continuous improvement in nursing.
Maintain 24-hour accountability for unit operations.
Lead efforts to align nursing practice with organizational goals.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package.
Professional development opportunities.
Supportive work culture emphasizing teamwork.
Potential for role-related conferences and training.
Full Job Description
Overview
Provides leadership in advancing professional nursing practice by delivering administrative oversight and structure to support high-quality patient care within the Department of Nursing and Patient Services. Responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of systems that promote professional practice and align with organizational and nursing goals.
Maintains 24-hour accountability for unit operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective delivery of care. The Nurse Manager leads efforts to fulfill the organization's mission of exceptional patient care while advancing nursing's vision of excellence in autonomous, accountable practice grounded in patient advocacy, innovation, and collaboration within a culture of trust and teamwork.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
Current employees without an MSN must obtain the degree by December 2012 or as otherwise agreed upon with the VP/AVP.
National nursing board certification in a specialty area required.
Current employees without certification must obtain it as agreed upon with the VP/AVP.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional nursing experience required.
Must demonstrate leadership and management experience, including knowledge and application of:
Advanced professional nursing practice
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes
Nursing care delivery models
Healthcare delivery systems
Budgeting and financial processes
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida required.
