UF Health Central Florida

The organization serves the growing Central Florida community, including the large retirement community of The Villages and surrounding areas such as Leesburg. As part of an academic health system, UF Health bridges scientific discovery with clinical care, aiming to bring advanced treatments and high-quality patient care to the communities it serves. For nurses, UF Health Central Florida offers opportunities in medical-surgical units and leadership roles, with an emphasis on patient-centered care, staff development, and collaborative practice. The organization seeks nurses who are committed to clinical excellence and who can thrive in a culture that values mentorship and continuous improvement. The Nurse Manager role at Spanish Plaines Hospital highlights the system's focus on developing leadership pathways for experienced RNs who can drive quality outcomes and cultivate positive work environments.

UF Health's mission is to promote health through outstanding and high-quality patient care, innovative and rigorous education in the health professions and biomedical sciences, and high-impact research across basic, translational, and clinical investigation. The system's core values include Trust, Well-being, Accountability, Compassion, and Excellence. Nursing at UF Health emphasizes relationship-based care, with a focus on safe, compassionate, and innovative care delivery. Nursing-specific values include Integrity, Respect, Caring, Positive Attitude, and Accountability, with an emphasis on healthy interpersonal relationships creating a healing environment for patients and families.