CCU/CVICU Assistant Nurse Manager

Job description

Overview
UF Health Jacksonville is seeking an experienced CVICU Assistant Nurse Manager for the. The UF Health Cardiac Critical Care Service Line includes a 17-bed Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) and a 24-bed Coronary Care Unit (CCU), working together under one leadership team to provide coordinated care for adult cardiac medicine and cardiac surgery patients. The CVICU cares for patients requiring advanced critical care, including those recovering from CABG, valve and structural heart procedures, as well as patients with cardiogenic shock, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post–cardiac arrest conditions. Our nurses care for patients with invasive hemodynamic monitoring, Impella and intra-aortic balloon pump support, CRRT, temporary pacing, advanced airway needs, and ECMO.
You’ll work in an all-private-room environment, supported by an engaged charge nurse and a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, therapists, and specialized nursing roles.
The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as an adjunct to the Nurse Manager or Nursing Director by providing supervision and clinical expertise to staff in his/her assigned area. Assists the Nurse Manager in hiring and firing of nursing personnel, conducting periodic employee evaluations, orientation of new employees, and performance improvement activities. Assists the Nurse Manager in devising and managing the departmental budget(s). Facilitates positive customer service and patient-centered care on the nursing unit.
Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
BSN Education Requirements:
• Effective October 25, 2026, all new hires and employees transferring into this position must possess a BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• Employees hired or transferred into this position between August 1, 2013, and October 24, 2026, are subject to the educational requirements outlined in their offer letter and the job description acknowledged at the time of hire or transfer.
• Employees hired or transferred into this position prior to August 1, 2013, are grandfathered under the educational requirements in effect at that time.

Preferred Education
N/A
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission standards and applicable nursing practice standards.
• Demonstrated clinical competency and proficiency in nursing practice.
• Strong customer service and patient-centered care skills.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency.
• Above-average verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.

Required Licensure and Certifications
Licensure:
• Current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.

Basic Life Support (BLS):
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross is required for all areas.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS):
• Required at hire or transfer: Employees assigned to the following departments must possess current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association at the time of hire or transfer: 733210, 730501, 733280, 626003, 730400, 713200, 710103, 713280, 703700, 626000, 733200, 700400, 633600, 750500, 660401, 633610, 633480, and 713100.
• Required within six (6) months of hire or transfer: Employees assigned to the following departments must obtain ACLS certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire or transfer: 620480, 730301, 733100, 733080, 733000, 630400, 650380, 650300, 650301, 653100, 653000, and 653500.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS):
• Employees assigned to the following departments must obtain PALS certification from the American Heart Association within six (6) months of hire or transfer: 626003, 713200, 710103, 713280, 626000, 633600, 660401, 633610, 630400, 633480, and 713100.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP):
• Employees assigned to the following departments must obtain NRP certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer: 626003, 713200, 710103, 713280, 650380, 650300, 650301, 660400, 653100, 663000, 653000, and 653500.

Professional Certification Requirement:
• Effective January 1, 2015, all new hires and employees transferring into this position must obtain a professional certification applicable to their specialty within two (2) years of hire or transfer.
• For certifications requiring a specified number of clinical cases or hours worked within a specialty, employees must apply for certification once the required case or time threshold has been met and obtain the certification within one (1) year of meeting that requirement. Examples include oncology, chemotherapy, and diabetes education certifications.

Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care setting.
Supervision
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes