Nurse RN | Emergency Department | PRN | Variable

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients according to the nursing process and standards of practice. The RN will function as charge nurse when required and remains accountable for patient outcomes.

The role requires an active Florida RN license, BLS/ACLS, and preference for BSN within three years. Teamwork and proficient use of nursing software are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires active Florida nursing license (RN)
• Demonstrates teamwork and professional communication with healthcare team
• Ability to learn and apply nursing software and computer technologies

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using the nursing process for assigned patients
• Functions as charge nurse when assigned and maintains accountability for patient care
• Complies with standards and age/developmental considerations of patients

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN within 3 years

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

Required Education:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.

• 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 in 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

• BLS from the American Heart Association

• ACLS from the American Heart Association

• Effective July 1, 2018, PALS and NRP is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.

• Existing employees are required to have the certifications by December 31, 2018.

• ED Fellowship RN's must obtain their ACLS, PALS and NRP within six (6) months of hire or transfer.

• CEN or TNCC preferred

Required Experience:

• Less than 1 year experience for EDFP Fellowes only.

• 1-2 years of Emergency Department or ICU experience as a Registered Nurse

Preferred Experience:

- 3-5 years of Emergency Room experience