Registered Nurse - Neuro/Stroke Medical/Step Down Unit

Overview

Neurovascular Unit – UF Health Leesburg

Grow your nursing career with a growing Neuro & Stroke Program at UF Health Leesburg.

For more than 60 years, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has built a reputation as a leading medical center and comprehensive provider of healthcare services throughout the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of Florida’s largest open-heart programs, as well as world-class orthopaedics, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, emergency care, and advanced stroke treatment.

A Growing Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center

UF Health Leesburg is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), providing advanced treatment for patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke and other complex neurological conditions.

Our Neuro & Stroke Program is continuing to expand, and this unit will serve as the Neuro Hub for UF Health Central Florida, bringing together specialized neuro and stroke care, clinical expertise, education, and professional development.

Why Join Our Neuro Team?

We are building a unique neuro-focused nursing environment designed to support professional growth and clinical development.

• Strengthen your neuro assessment and clinical skills while caring for stroke and complex neurological patients.
• Cross-train in critical care and develop skills in caring for higher-acuity neuro patients.
• Pursue advanced stroke and neurological certifications.
• Participate in educational programs, professional development, and conference opportunities.
• Work within a close-knit, collaborative team that values teamwork, learning, and professional growth.
• Be part of the Neuro Hub for UF Health Central Florida and help shape the future of neuro and stroke care across the region.
• Grow alongside an expanding Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and contribute to the continued development of our Neuro & Stroke Program.

If you are passionate about neuro nursing and looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and advance your career, we invite you to join the Neuro & Stroke team at UF Health Leesburg.

Under the direction of the director/ charge nurse, the RN utilizes the nursing process, facilitates patient care making nursing assessments and diagnosis, formulates care plans based on the diagnosis and implements and evaluates the plan of care, performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

1.    Demonstrates clinical care that is safe, best outcome practice with all Core Measures compliant.
2.    Documents care provision per departmental standards.
3.    Demonstrates compliance with all HCAHPS behaviors to allow patients and families to have an excellent hospital experience.
4.    Completes assigned work as scheduled in allotted time frame.
5.    Engages in departmental/hospital committees, PI projects, and educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members.
6.    Attends Staff Meetings, completes all required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.
7.    Seeks training, educational, certification and enhancement in area focus/specialty.
8.    Other duties as assigned.
9.    Demonstrates behavior standards that enhance positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients and family members.

Qualifications

Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure & Certifications
Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certification - complete prior to completion of orientation

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

Experience in acute care nursing preferred.

New grads and/or candidates without neurology experience must demonstrate a strong interest in learning neurology nursing and commitment to professional development.

Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.

Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.