Nurse RN | 4N Neuro | FT Nights

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Registered Nurse to provide care using the nursing process and standards of practice. The RN may act as charge nurse and remains accountable for assigned patients, coordinating with the care team.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree, Florida licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS as specified. New hires must obtain a BSN within three years where required, with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN within 3 years for new hires after 14 June 2017.
• Hires between Aug 1 2013 and Jun 13 2017 must follow offer letter terms.
• Hires prior to Aug 1 2013 are grandfathered.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process and standards of practice.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities when assigned.
• Maintain accountability for assigned patients; delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Assign activities to technical staff and ensure patient safety and care continuity.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing school

BSN within 3 years for new hires (post 6/14/2017)

Hired before 8/1/2013 grandfathered

Hires between 8/1/2013 and 6/13/2017 follow offer letter terms

Job description

Overview

Location: Jacksonville, FL

FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE)

Shift: Night

The 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

Minimum Qualifications

Age of Patients Served

• All age groups

Education

• Associate’s Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a BSN from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer
• Employees hired or transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, must follow the requirements outlined in their offer letter and job description
• Employees hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013, are grandfathered
• BSN preferred

Required Skills

• Demonstrates teamwork and professional communication with all members of the healthcare team
• Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that support patient care delivery

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Florida or confirmation of eligibility for licensure upon receipt of SSN
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required on the first day of employment
• ACLS at hire or transfer required for:
  • Cardiac Holding Area (730501)
  • CVICU (730400)
  • MICU (700400)
  • PICU (660401)
  • North Pre-Op/PACU (633680)
  • Trauma Center (713100)
• ACLS within six (6) months of hire or transfer required for:
  • 3 ICU-North (620480)
  • 5N CCU (730301)
  • Cardiac Rehab (733100)
  • Non-Invasive Cardiology North (733080)
  • Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab (733000)
  • Progressive Registered Nurses in Intensive Care Units
• PALS within six (6) months required for:
  • PICU (660401)
  • Trauma Center (713100)
• Fellowship RNs: ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within six (6) months when required by the department
• Psych Unit: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training required within 90 days and annually thereafter
• Professional certification preferred

Experience

• Less than one year of related experience required
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred