Nursing Manager | ICU

About UF Health Spanish Plaines HospitalUF 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 ManagerUF 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 HospitalLeadership opportunity within a top-tier academic health systemAccess to advanced critical care technology and clinical resourcesStrong organizational support for nurse leaders and professional developmentCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsMission-driven culture focused on quality, innovation, and community impactKey ResponsibilitiesLead daily operations of the Intensive Care Unit, ensuring safe, high-quality critical care nursingProvide clinical and administrative leadership to ICU nursing staffCoach, mentor, and develop nurses and charge nurses to support professional growth and retentionManage staffing, budgeting, and resource utilization to support unit performanceDrive quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiativesEnsure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirementsServe as a change leader, implementing process improvements and operational enhancementsPromote exceptional customer service for patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary partnersRequired QualificationsBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — requiredActive Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license — requiredMinimum 2 years of ICU bedside nursing experienceStrong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skillsPreferred Qualifications3–5 years of ICU or Critical Care Nurse Manager leadership experienceMaster’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related fieldBLS and ACLS certificationNational professional nursing certification (CCRN, NE-BC, or similar)