Nurse RN | 7N MICU Stepdown | FT Nights

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

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, follow nursing processes, and support charge nurse duties as assigned. License in Florida or eligibility is required, with BSN pursued within three years for new hires. Experience and professional certification are valued features.

Position is Full-Time night shift with responsibilities for age-appropriate patient care and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level nursing education and licensure requirements.
• RN must be licensed in Florida or eligible for licensure.
• New hires after 2017 must obtain a BSN within 3 years or transfer
• Business as usual for existing staff working in related units.
• Professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care using the nursing process and standards of practice.
• Performs all responsibilities of staff nurse role.
• Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.
• Maintains accountability for assigned patients.
• Delegates tasks to team members while retaining responsibility for patient care.
• Provides care appropriate to each patient’s age and developmental level.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN encouraged/required within 3 years

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Location: Jacksonville, FL

FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE)

Shift: Nights

T 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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care using the nursing process and established standards of practice.
• Performs all responsibilities associated with the staff nurse role.
• Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.
• Maintains overall accountability for assigned patients.
• Delegates appropriate tasks to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and Sitters while retaining responsibility for patient care.
• Provides care appropriate to each patient’s age and developmental needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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

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, CVICU, MICU, PICU, North Pre-Op/PACU, and Trauma Center
• ACLS within six (6) months required for 3 ICU-North, 5N CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Non-Invasive Cardiology North, Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab, and Progressive RNs in Intensive Care Units
• PALS within six (6) months required for PICU and Trauma Center
• Fellowship RNs: ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six (6) months when required by the department
• Psych Unit: CPI training 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

Skills

• Demonstrated teamwork and professional communication with the healthcare team
• Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures related to patient care delivery