Nurse RN (2-12s) | Cardiac Pre\\Post Unit | Part Time | Days

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

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process and standards of practice. The RN will perform staff nurse duties and may serve as charge nurse when assigned, maintaining accountability for assigned patients.

The position requires Florida RN licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as specified by department. New hires must obtain a BSN within three years, with grandfathering for some prior hires per policy.

Qualifications

• Requires Florida nursing license or eligibility by SSN
• BLS through American Heart Association or Red Cross on first day of employment
• ACLS required for specific departments at hire or transfer
• PALS required within six months for certain departments
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days, then annually for Psych Unit
• Professional certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process and standards of practice
• Perform staff nurse activities and act as charge nurse when assigned
• Maintain accountability for assigned patients, delegating tasks as appropriate to others

Skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree

BSN within 3 years

Job description

Overview

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 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:: 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.