Job Description
About UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital
UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital is a leading provider of advanced medical care in Central Florida, delivering high-quality, patient-centered services through innovation, clinical excellence, and research. As part of the nationally recognized UF Health network, we offer expanded access to specialty care, advanced technology, and coordinated services that improve outcomes and elevate the patient experience.
Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to bring world-class health care closer to home, ensuring patients and families receive exceptional care across every stage of treatment.
Position Summary: ICU Nurse Manager
UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital is seeking an experienced ICU Nurse Manager to lead our Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This role is ideal for a proven critical care nurse leader with 3–5 years of ICU leadership experience who is passionate about clinical excellence, staff development, and patient safety.
The Nurse Manager (NM) is a registered nurse responsible for the operational, clinical, and leadership oversight of the ICU. Reporting to the Director of Critical Care Services or Director of Medical Surgical Services, the Nurse Manager ensures high-quality patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of resources.
Why Join UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital
- Leadership opportunity within a top-tier academic health system
- Access to advanced critical care technology and clinical resources
- Strong organizational support for nurse leaders and professional development
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Mission-driven culture focused on quality, innovation, and community impact
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of the Intensive Care Unit, ensuring safe, high-quality critical care nursing
- Provide clinical and administrative leadership to ICU nursing staff
- Coach, mentor, and develop nurses and charge nurses to support professional growth and retention
- Manage staffing, budgeting, and resource utilization to support unit performance
- Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
- Serve as a change leader, implementing process improvements and operational enhancements
- Promote exceptional customer service for patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary partners
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — required
- Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license — required
- Minimum 2 years of ICU bedside nursing experience
- Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- 3–5 years of ICU or Critical Care Nurse Manager leadership experience
- Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
- BLS and ACLS certification
- National professional nursing certification (CCRN, NE-BC, or similar)