Registered Nurse Manager Observation
Ascension
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Description
- Oversee patient care delivery within the unit to ensure high-quality standards, compliance with healthcare regulations, and adherence to evidence-based nursing practices.
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, fostering a collaborative work environment and managing shift scheduling to ensure adequate unit coverage.
- Manage the unit’s operational budget, optimize the allocation of medical supplies and equipment, and monitor productivity metrics to control costs.
- Act as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and administrative teams to resolve grievances and coordinate seamless, interdisciplinary care.
- Lead unit-based quality improvement initiatives, analyzing patient outcomes and safety data to implement protocols that reduce medical errors and improve patient satisfaction.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
transfer date.
Education:
- Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative
leadership experience required.
Additional Preferences:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Experience working within a Magnet or Pathway to Excellence environment
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Jacksonville facility is seeking a Registered Nurse Manager to lead a clinical unit with responsibility for both patient care standards and team operations. You would oversee nursing staff recruitment, scheduling, and performance while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and evidence-based practices. The role also encompasses budget management, supply optimization, and coordination across physicians, patients, families, and administrative departments to deliver integrated care.
This position requires a Florida-registered nurse with at least three years of clinical experience, including one year in a leadership capacity. You'll need BLS certification within your first month and must hold or obtain a Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred). Experience in Magnet or Pathway to Excellence environments is valued. The work centers on quality improvement—analyzing patient outcomes and safety data to reduce errors and enhance satisfaction through protocol development and unit-based initiatives.
Based in Jacksonville and full-time in-office, this role suits an experienced nurse ready to move into management with a focus on operational excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration within a large nonprofit Catholic health system.
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