Nurse RN - Float| Float Personnel| Day | Full Time

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

Job summary

UF Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) in Jacksonville, Florida, to provide comprehensive nursing care using established standards and procedures. You will float to various units as required, ensuring patient needs are met across diverse areas.

The ideal candidate must possess an Associate's Degree in nursing, hold a valid Florida nursing license, and have BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include a BSN and relevant clinical experience. Teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure to practice in Florida.
• Less than one year of related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients.
• Float to various areas for patient care.
• Maintain accountability for assigned patients.

Skills

Teamwork and professional communication

Computer technologies in patient care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients using 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.

*Shift Hours - 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM

*Days of Week: VARIES

Responsibilities

The Float RN will be required to float to various areas to care for med surg/progressive care patients.

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. Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups

Qualifications

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 Required

Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida BLS from the American Heart Association 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). 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