About the position
The Nursing Operations Manager at UF Health Leesburg Hospital plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of patient access and flow within the facility. This position is responsible for facilitating all aspects of patient access, which includes managing direct admissions, post-operative placements, Emergency Department admissions, observation patients, and all hospital transfers. The Nursing Operations Manager will coordinate and implement the Hospital Demand Capacity Plan and overcapacity plan as necessary to expedite and maintain patient flow and optimal throughput. This role serves as a clinical consultant and liaison for UF Health Leesburg Patient Placement, ensuring that all patient needs are met efficiently and effectively. In addition to overseeing patient access, the Nursing Operations Manager will provide direct oversight of Nursing Supervisors, Sitters, and Float Pool staff and operations. This includes managing campus nursing deployments, which encompasses equipment management, large-scale education initiatives, and process changes to improve operational efficiency. The position requires a strong leader who can navigate the complexities of hospital operations while maintaining a focus on patient care and safety. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in nursing management and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment for all staff members. UF Health Leesburg Hospital has a long-standing reputation as a leading medical center, recognized for its advanced cardiovascular care and comprehensive health services. The Nursing Operations Manager will be integral to upholding this reputation by ensuring that all operational aspects of nursing are executed with excellence and that patient care remains the top priority.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate all aspects of patient access including direct admissions, post-operative placement, Emergency Department admissions, observation patients, and all hospital transfers.
- Coordinate and implement the Hospital Demand Capacity Plan and overcapacity plan as needed to expedite and maintain patient flow and optimal throughput.
- Serve as clinical consultant/liaison for UF Health Leesburg Patient Placement.
- Provide direct oversight of Nursing Supervisors, Sitters, and Float Pool staff and operations.
- Manage campus nursing deployments including equipment, large scale education, and process changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Current Florida Registered Nurse License.
- BLS for Healthcare providers certification.
- 5 years recent experience in acute care adult hospital setting either as a Nursing Supervisor or Operations.
Nice-to-haves
- Specialty certifications within 1 year of position, as appropriate.
