Overview Since the doors opened more than 59 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primacy PCI and Resuscitation — its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery, life-saving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more. Provides administrative structure and support to manage and direct the implementation of professional nursing practice. Accountable for strategic planning, implementation, evaluation and revision of systems to support the implementation of professional practice to achieve the nursing vision and organizational goals. The Associate Vice President of Nursing provides leadership to achieve the organizations mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration. Is effective at setting vision and has passion for the achievement of clinical excellence. Leads effective strategy and intentional execution around core clinical outcomes including but not limited to value-based purchasing, infections, LOS, readmissions and patient experience. Understands the importance and leads with discipline related to evidence-based medicine and innovation. Holds teams accountable and effectively prioritizes and paces the work to achieve results. The Associate Vice President of Nursing aids in standardization and the streamlining of processes across disciplines and departments improving effectiveness and efficiency while reducing cost. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree required/Master's Degree strongly preferred and required within 3 years of start date Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Florida Nursing License ACLS, BLS for Healthcare providers preferred Experience Required: Minimum of five years professional nursing practice experience required, leadership experience highly preferred as a director and above Demonstrated leadership and management skills with knowledge and application of advanced professional nursing practice, CQI process, nursing care delivery models, health care delivery systems and budgetary process