Nurse RN | 7N MICU Stepdown | FT Nights

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients using the nursing process and standards of practice for professional nurses. The RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and serve as charge nurse when assigned, maintaining accountability for assigned patients.

This position requires Florida RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS certifications as specified, along with a BSN preferred and ongoing education to meet department

Qualifications

• Teamwork and professional communication with members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures related to patient care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse.
• Perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even when tasks are delegated to others.
• Assignments are performed appropriately to the age and developmental level of patients.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Computer literacy

Education

Associate’s Degree

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN must be obtained within three years of hire or transfer

Employees hired between Aug 1, 2013 and Jun 13, 2017 follow offer letter requirements

Employees hired prior to Aug 1, 2013 are grandfathered

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Location: Jacksonville, FL

FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE)

Shift: Nights

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

Education

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

Required Skills

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

Licensure & Certifications

• Florida RN license 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 – Required At Hire Or Transfer

• Cardiac Holding Area (730501)
• CVICU (730400)
• MICU (700400)
• PICU (660401)
• North Pre-Op/PACU (633680)
• Trauma Center (713100)

ACLS – Required Within 6 Months

• 3 ICU-North (620480)
• 5N CCU (730301)
• Cardiac Rehab (733100)
• Non-Invasive Cardiology North (733080)
• Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab (733000)
• Progressive RNs in Intensive Care Units

PALS – Required Within 6 Months

• PICU (660401)
• Trauma Center (713100)

Additional Certification Requirements

• Fellowship RNs: ACLS, PALS and NRP within 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