Nurse Resident | Skilled Nursing Unit | FT Days

UF Health; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville seeks a Nurse Resident who has completed an accredited nursing program, passed the NCLEX, and holds or is eligible for Florida licensure. Under the supervision of a registered nurse preceptor, the NR delivers safe, evidence-based patient care while progressively building clinical competence.

Responsibilities may be tailored to meet educational needs across clinical specialties, with emphasis on teamwork, learning computer technologies for patient care, and professional

Qualifications

• Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups
• Required Education: Associate's Degree; Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• New BSN requirement within 3 years of hire or transfer
• New hires or transfers between Aug 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide by offer letter and job description
• Preferred Education: BSN
• Necessary Skills: teamwork and professional communication; ability to learn and apply computer technologies in patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based patient care under direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor
• Tailor responsibilities to meet educational needs and clinical specialty requirements
• Demonstrate teamwork and professional communication with the healthcare team
• Maintain competency through ongoing learning and clinical practice

Job description

Overview

The Nurse Resident (NR) has graduated from an accredited nursing program, passed the NCLEX and has provided evidence of licensure to practice in the support of the transition from academic preparation to clinical practice. Under the direct supervision and guidance of a registered nurse preceptor, the NR provides safe, evidence-based patient care while progressively building clinical competence and confidence. Responsibilities may be tailored to meet the educational needs of the residents as well as the requirements of the clinical specialty area.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served:All Age Groups.

Required Education:Associate's DegreeSpecific 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:BSN.

Necessary Skills:1. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.2. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.

Required Licensure/Certifications:Licensed to practice nursing in the state of 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 their 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.