Neuro & Stroke RN — Grow Your Nursing Career

UF Health Central Florida; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Leesburg is expanding its Neurovascular Unit and seeks a registered nurse to support neuro and stroke patients in a growing program. You will apply nursing process, perform assessments, and participate in care planning under the director/charge nurse.

Ideal candidates have ADN (BSN preferred), Florida RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale certification, and acute care experience. A commitment to professional development and teamwork is essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Florida RN License.
• BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale certifications.
• Experience in acute care nursing preferred.
• New grads and/or candidates without neurology experience must demonstrate a strong interest in learning neurology nursing and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical care that is safe, best outcome practice with all Core Measures compliant.
• Documents care provision per departmental standards.
• Demonstrates compliance with all HCAHPS behaviors to allow patients and families to have an excellent hospital experience.
• Completes assigned work as scheduled in allotted time frame.
• Engages in departmental/hospital committees, PI projects, and educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members.
• Attends Staff Meetings, completes all required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.
• Seeks training, educational, certification and enhancement in area focus/specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates behavior standards that enhance positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients and family members.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Job description

UF Health Leesburg is expanding its Neurovascular Unit and seeks a registered nurse to support neuro and stroke patients in a growing program. You will apply nursing process, perform assessments, and participate in care planning under the director/charge nurse.

Ideal candidates have ADN (BSN preferred), Florida RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale certification, and acute care experience. A commitment to professional development and teamwork is essential in this fast-paced setting.