Nurse RN| 7S Medicine| Full-time | Nights

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

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care using the nursing process and practice standards. The RN leads staff activities and serves as charge nurse when assigned, with accountability for patient care aligned to age and development.

BSN within 3 years is required for new hires, and a BSN is preferred. Candidate must hold Florida RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS certifications by department requirements; PALS and ACLS timelines vary by unit.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's Degree

BSN within 3 years

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

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

• 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 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

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.
• 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.