Nurse RN | 8 East Oncology | FT

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse for a full-time (.9 FTE) position. You will provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care, assess needs, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes to optimize patient health.

The role requires coordinating with physicians and the care team, supervising LPNs and support staff, and engaging patients and families in care planning to ensure high-quality results.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred at time of hire.
• Nurses hired without a BSN must obtain a BSN within three years of hire.
• Professional nursing board certification preferred at time of hire.
• Nurses hired without a professional nursing board certification must obtain certification after two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and identifies actual and potential health concerns.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized nursing interventions and plans of care.
• Involves patients, families, and significant others in assessment, planning, care, and evaluation whenever possible.
• Supervises and directs care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
• Assigns and delegates patient care to qualified members of the healthcare team.
• Coordinates patient care with other healthcare professionals and disciplines.
• Participates in unit-based activities that promote a positive and professional work environment.
• Provides compassionate, accountable nursing care focused on patient advocacy, collaboration, and optimal patient outcomes.

Education

BSN preferred

BSN within three years of hire

Professional nursing board certification preferred

Certification after two years of hire

Job description

Overview

Location: Gainesville, FL

FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE)

The Registered Professional Nurse provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care by assessing patient needs, identifying actual and potential health concerns, implementing appropriate nursing interventions, and evaluating patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and identifies actual and potential health concerns.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized nursing interventions and plans of care.
• Involves patients, families, and significant others in assessment, planning, care, and evaluation whenever possible.
• Supervises and directs care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
• Assigns and delegates patient care to qualified members of the healthcare team.
• Coordinates patient care with other healthcare professionals and disciplines.
• Participates in unit-based activities that promote a positive and professional work environment.
• Provides compassionate, accountable nursing care focused on patient advocacy, collaboration, and optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BSN preferred at time of hire
• Nurses hired without a BSN must obtain a BSN within three (3) years of hire
• Professional nursing board certification preferred at time of hire
• Nurses hired without a professional nursing board certification must obtain certification after two (2) years of hire, or once eligible for certifications requiring more than two years of experience

Licensure & Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida

Motor Vehicle Requirement

• This position does not require operating a vehicle for assigned business purposes