Neuro ICU, Nurse RN-PRN

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care to patients through the nursing process and standards. The RN is responsible for maintaining accountability for assigned patients and may function as charge nurse. Required qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Nursing, licensure in Florida, and BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include a BSN and clinical experience. This position plays a vital role in patient care across all age groups.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice nursing in Florida or have eligibility confirmation.
• BLS certification required on the first day of employment.
• Less than one year of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care utilizing nursing processes and standards.
• Perform staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Ability to learn computer technologies

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse. The RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned. The RN maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/tasks may be delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served.

Qualifications

• Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.
• Required Education: Associate's Degree (Graduate of an accredited school of nursing). New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position. New hires or transfers into the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide by the conditions in their offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer. Current employees hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.
• Preferred Education: BSN.
• Necessary Skills: Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team; demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• Required Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice nursing in Florida or confirmation letter establishing eligibility for issuance upon receipt of SSN. BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross on the first day of employment is required for all areas. ACLS from the American Heart Association is required at hire or transfer for the following departments: Cardiac Holding Area (730501), CVICU (730400), MICU (700400), PICU (660401), North Pre Op/PACU (633680) and Trauma Center (713100). ACLS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for the following departments: 3 ICU‑North (620480), 5N CCU (730301), Cardiac Rehab (733100), Non‑Invasive Cardiology North (733080), and Noninvasive Cardiac Lab (733000). ACLS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for Progressive Registered Nurses in Intensive Care Units. PALS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for the following departments: PICU (660401) and Trauma Center (713100). Fellowship RN’s must obtain ACLS, PALS and NRP within six (6) months of hire or transfer if required by the department. Crisis Prevention Institute training within ninety (90) days, and then annually, is required for Psych Unit.
• Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Professional certification preferred.
• Required Experience: Less than one year of related experience.
• Preferred Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience.