Nurse Perioperative (2-12s) | PACU | Part Time | Days Sat/Sun with call

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse to provide nursing care across select phases of perioperative services. Under supervision of the Nurse Manager, you will apply the nursing process to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Nursing with Florida licensure and BLS; ACLS and PALS are required or will be obtained within specified timelines. BSN within three years of hire is preferred for new staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• New hires must obtain BSN within three years of hire or transfer.
• Current employees hired before Aug 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Specialty Certification.
• Licensed to practice nursing in Florida; BLS and ACLS required; PALS required within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in select phases of Perioperative care.
• Perform staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain accountability for assigned patients and collaborate with the care team.

Skills

Nursing

Perioperative care

Charge nurse duties

Critical care experience

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN within 3 years of hire/transfer

Licensed to practice nursing in Florida

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Specialty Certification preferred

Job description

Overview

The Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients in select phases of Perioperative care (as competency demonstrates). This care utilizes the nursing process and the standards of care of a professional nurse. The RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and functions as charge nurse when assigned. The RN maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/ tasks may be delegated to Surgical Technologists, Patient Care Associated, Guest Associates and Anesthesia Technologists. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the RN manages individualized, goal directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups. Required Education: Associate's Degree Specific course work: 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 in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered. Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Specialty Certification. : Required Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida BLS from the American Heart Association is required ACLS from the American Heart Association is required PALS is required within 6 months from the date of hire/transfer. Fellowship RN's must obtain their ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Effective March 19, 2024 ACLS and PALS are not required for OR Admin (633200) and North Surgery Center (633480). Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Professional Specialty Certification Preferred. Required Experience: PACU Nurses need a minimum of 1 year critical care (ICU/ED) experience. OR Perioperative Fellows can be new graduate nurses that may apply to the program. OR Nurses need 1-2 years of related OR experience. Preferred Experience: 2+ years of relevant perioperative nursing experience