Nurse RN - Float | RN Float Pool| Night| PRN

UF Health St. Johns; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health St. Johns in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to float across ICU, CVU, and Med-Surg units. You will perform thorough assessments, develop care plans, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout shifts.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, rounds participation, and education for patients and families on pain management and overall care strategies. Critical care experience is preferred to handle diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute care nursing experience required.
• Education: Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Preferred: critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and update care plans.
• Assist with patient comfort, safety, and daily activities; manage medications and dietary needs.
• Attend rounds with physicians and communicate patient progress to the oncoming shift.
• Manage supplies, inventory, and equipment with accurate documentation.
• Obtain consent forms and supervise staff assignments.
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies and administer appropriate treatment.
• Assess and document pain levels, implement relief strategies, and evaluate outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on pain management and care plans.
• Contribute to QA initiatives and compliance with hospital standards.

Skills

Acute care

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse Float provides individualized nursing care services within the standards of nursing practice: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and patient health education. This Registered Nurse will float between the ICU, CVU and Med/Surg unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and complete assessments on patients within established time frames; request consults as indicated. Establish and update patient plans of care based on periodic assessments.
• Assist with providing for the physical comfort and safety of patients (bath and linen changes, medication administration, dietary intake, and other treatments). Ensure security of patient personal items and report discrepancies to supervisor promptly.
• Attend rounds with physicians as indicated, assist with exams, discuss patient progress. Review and implement physician orders. Provide concise bedside report regarding patients' status to the on-coming shift.
• Demonstrate the proper procedure for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintain adequate supply levels through accurate inventory control.
• Obtain and verify consent forms.
• Supervise and give assignments to staff assigned to patients.
• Recognize and intervene in life‑threatening emergencies, including administering emergency drugs and using a defibrillator or other emergency treatment.
• Regularly evaluate patient pain levels using an approved pain scale, document findings, intervene to alleviate pain, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Educate patients and families on pain management at UF Health St. Johns, documenting education.
• Perform QA initiatives related to core measures and Flagler Hospital admission standards. Provide and document patient education based on assessed needs, including family and patient preferences.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Required Experience: 1 year of acute care nursing.
• Preferred Experience: Critical care.