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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life.

• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.

• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work

• Retirement savings program with employer matching

The purpose of this job description is to define the scope, responsibilities, and qualifications for the Clinical Optimization Nurse role. It serves as a foundation for recruitment, performance evaluation, and professional development. This role is integral to advancing clinical quality, supporting nursing staff, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based care and interdisciplinary collaboration

THIS IS A ROTATING SHIFT POSITION: YOU WILL WORK 11AM - 7PM (MONDAY AND FRIDAYs) AND 11AM - 11:30PM (TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY)

• Day 1 benefits, no waiting period! Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes

• Unlimited career growth opportunities

• Trinity Health offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday

Overview:

Holy Cross Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Optimization Nurse to join our Clinical Optimization Unit. This role is designed for experienced nurses who are passionate about improving patient outcomes, mentoring staff, and driving clinical excellence across the continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide direct patient care and clinical expertise, especially for patients with complex needs.

+ Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions of care.

+ Support bedside nurses with care planning, documentation, and coordination.

+ Serve as a mentor, educator, and consultant to nursing staff.

+ Monitor department-specific quality metrics and promote evidence-based practices.

+ Participate in shared governance and unit-based decision-making.

+ Lead small teams and support team development.

+ Ensure compliance with safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

+ Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; BSN preferred.

+ Minimum of five years of recent continuous bedside nursing experience.

+ Current RN license in the State of Florida.

+ ACLS and BLS certifications required.

+ Demonstrated leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs frequently.

+ Capable of prolonged standing, walking, and manual dexterity tasks.

+ Tolerance for frequent interruptions and high-stress situations.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran