A Clinical Nurse Specialist directs and coordinates patient care in a specialized field, and supervises other healthcare specialists in addition to providing medical treatment. Specializations include work with a particular group of patients, such as infants or elderly patients, or expertise with a particular condition such as cancer or heart disease.
| Full Time Days UF Health - 4.0 Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals RN License Master's degree in nursing Evidence-based practice Clinical staff mentoring Master of Nursing MSN Clinical team leadership
Full Job Description Overview:
The Clinical Leader serves as the clinical expert for a designated patient care unit, providing leadership that advances excellence in patient care, nursing practice, quality outcomes, and staff development. This role partners with nursing leadership to assess and anticipate patient care needs using quality metrics, patient acuity and care trends, patient satisfaction data, and staff competency assessments. The Clinical Leader promotes evidence-based practice, supports nursing research and education, and fosters a collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes. Through clinical expertise, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Clinical Leader champions autonomous, accountable nursing practice while advancing patient advocacy, innovation, quality improvement, and a culture of trust and teamwork.
Schedule:
5 days, 8-hour shifts from 7am-3pm
Responsibilities:
Serve as the clinical expert and resource for nursing staff on the assigned unit. Provide clinical leadership to promote high-quality, safe, patient-centered care. Analyze quality benchmarks, patient acuity, care trends, and patient satisfaction data to identify opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with nursing leadership to anticipate patient care needs and support operational planning. Lead and support evidence-based practice, nursing research, and clinical education initiatives. Assess staff learning needs and coordinate educational strategies to enhance clinical competency. Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and care delivery. Promote continuous quality improvement through outcome measurement and performance initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence.
Qualifications:
Education Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) required. Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited MSN program may be considered. Experience Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the applicable clinical specialty. Demonstrated experience applying evidence-based practice and patient outcome management. Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and influence clinical practice. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Licensure & Certification Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida. National nursing certification required within six (6) months of hire. Why Join Us Join a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing professional nursing practice. Our environment emphasizes collaboration, trust, and innovation—empowering nurses to practice autonomously while making a meaningful impact.
