Candidates must be willing to travel to Tallahassee, Lake City, Fleming Island, Gainesville, Palatka, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and Port Orange.* #FCS-RN #LI-TZ1 SCREENINGS ...
Candidates must be willing to travel to Tallahassee, Lake City, Fleming Island, Gainesville, Palatka, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and Port Orange.* #FCS-RN #LI-TZ1 SCREENINGS ...
Candidates must be willing to travel to Tallahassee, Lake City, Fleming Island, Gainesville, Palatka, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and Port Orange.* #FCS-RN #LI-TZ1 SCREENINGS ...
Candidates must be willing to travel to Tallahassee, Lake City, Fleming Island, Gainesville, Palatka, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and Port Orange.* #FCS-RN #LI-TZ1 SCREENINGS ...
Island Rn information
What is the difference between Island Rn vs Emergency Room Nurse?
| Aspect | Island Rn | Emergency Room Nurse |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | RN license, BLS, ACLS, Trauma Nursing Certification (TNCC) often preferred |
| Work Environment | Remote or island healthcare settings, clinics, small hospitals | High-pressure hospital ER, urban or suburban emergency departments |
| Employer & Industry | Hospitals, clinics, remote healthcare providers in island regions | Hospitals, trauma centers, urgent care facilities |
Island Rns typically work in remote or island healthcare settings, focusing on general patient care in smaller facilities. Emergency Room Nurses work in fast-paced hospital ERs, handling trauma and urgent cases. Both roles require RN licensure and similar certifications, but their work environments and daily responsibilities differ significantly.
What unique challenges do nurses face when working on an island, and how can they prepare for them?
What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an Island RN?
What is an Island RN?

Area Director of Clinical Operations (North Florida area)
Gainesville, FL • On-site
Full-time
Retirement
Re-posted 28 days ago
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute rating
6.6
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572nd of 887 rated healthcare providers
Job description
2026-06-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
Florida - Remote
WHY JOIN FCS
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS
Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.
Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.
Come join us today!
PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with area nurse managers to address clinical staff performance concerns and ensure clinical support. Collaborates with area leadership on clinical candidate screening and selection. Direct oversight of assigned staff in the area. Partner with nurse managers and pharmacy leadership to review and adjust clinical staffing across assigned sites as necessary. Review assigned events in origami and regional event dashboards to identify trends in patient safety/quality needs. Provide quarterly event trend report.
- Partner with Risk Management, nurse managers and clinical staff to ensure timely Origami event review and appropriate follow-up.
- Assists in the preparation of the annual area budget related to clinical services.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing required, master's degree preferred.
- Certifications/Licenses: Registered Nurse in Florida. OCN certification required or to be obtained within 6 months of hire. Valid state Driver's License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings. Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Seven (7) years of experience or more in the healthcare field or clinic/outpatient setting with knowledge of Oncology required. Minimum (5) years of management experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Essential competencies and KSAs targeted to successfully performing in role:
- Analysis & Critical Thinking
- Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
- Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams
- Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population
- Strong customer service skills and organizational awareness
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Strong technological capabilities
VALUES:
- Patient First - Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
- Accountability - Taking responsibility for our actions
- Commitment & Care - Upholding FCS vision through every action
- Team - Working together, one team, one mission
*Candidates must be willing to travel to Tallahassee, Lake City, Fleming Island, Gainesville, Palatka, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and Port Orange.*
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SCREENINGS - Background, drug, and nicotine screens
Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.
EEOC
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.
FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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About Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
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Industry
Outpatient health care
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Fort Myers, FL, US
Year founded
1984