Nurse Perioperative 3-12s with call | PACU | Full Time | Days

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Florida is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse to provide nursing care across select perioperative phases. The RN remains accountable for assigned patients and may serve as charge nurse when required, coordinating with surgical staff and anesthesia teams.

Requirements include an accredited nursing program, Florida RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS. A BSN is preferred within three years of hire. PACU/OR experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• New hires must have a BSN within three years of hire/transfer.
• Fellowship RNs must obtain ACLS and PALS within six months of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in select phases of perioperative care.
• Maintain accountability for assigned patients and use the nursing process.
• Act as charge nurse when assigned and coordinate with Surgical Technologists, PACU staff, and anesthesia team.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

PACU care

Charge nurse duties

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN within 3 years

Tools

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS (American Heart Association)

PALS (American Heart Association)

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