Clinical Leader | Adult Emergency Department | Full Time | Variable shift

UF Health
  • Gainesville, FL
  • $88,670.40–$151,590.40 Per Year
13 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

Clinical Nurse Leader (RN)

Overview

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.

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.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a clinical expert and resource for nursing staff on the unit
  • Provide leadership in patient care delivery, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practice
  • Analyze patient acuity, care trends, and quality benchmarks to anticipate staffing and care needs
  • Partner with nursing leadership to support operational and clinical decision-making
  • Lead initiatives to improve patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction
  • Identify and address staff education and competency needs
  • Promote and support nursing research, innovation, and professional development
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care coordination and outcomes
  • Foster a culture of accountability, patient advocacy, and continuous improvement

 

Why Join Us

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required
    • Candidates actively enrolled in an MSN program will be considered
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in relevant clinical specialty
  • Demonstrated ability to practice autonomously and manage patient care outcomes
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to influence practice and drive adoption of evidence-based care

 

Certification Requirements

  • National nursing certification required within 6 months of hire

 

Additional Information

  • This position does not require operating a vehicle for business purposes

Numbers & Facts

LocationGainesville, FL
Salary$88,670.40–$151,590.40 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Benchmarkingunmatched
  • Clinical Dataunmatched
  • Clinical Nursingunmatched
  • Clinical Supportunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Emergency Careunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Safetyunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Quality of Careunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Research Nursingunmatched
  • Staff Developmentunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched

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