Nurse RN Normal Nursery

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care across multiple units. The RN will utilize the nursing process and standards of practice, with duties including patient assessment, planning, and coordination within assigned teams.

The role requires Florida RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, NRP, and other unit-specific certifications with ongoing education. Expect to float between units per patient needs and professional scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN must be obtained within three years for new hires after June 14, 2017.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process and standards of practice.
• Maintain accountability for assigned patients; may delegate tasks.
• Float between units as needed to cover patient care within scope of practice.

Skills

Teamwork

Tech literacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN within 3 years (new hires)

Accredited nursing program

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. All team members will be expected to work all areas of their unit. 3N RNs will be required to work MB, NBN, and attend deliveries. The LD RN will be required to work LD, WAC, LD PACU, and the LD OR. NICU/NICU SD will be required to work both areas. All Women Service team members will be required to float between units as needed to work within their scope of practice.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN Requirement: New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position.
• Employees hired or transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, must comply with the conditions outlined in their offer letter and the job description signed at the time of hire or transfer.
• Employees hired or transferred into the position before August 1, 2013, are grandfathered under the applicable requirements.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Required Skills

1. Demonstrates effective teamwork and communicates professionally with all members of the healthcare team.
2. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that impact patient care delivery.

Required Licensure & Certifications

Florida Nursing License

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Florida is required.

BLS — Basic Life Support

• American Heart Association BLS certification is required for all applicable areas.

ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

• Effective November 20, 2025, ACLS certification is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
• Applies to:
• 2 L&D/Women’s Services – North – TA 650380
• Labor & Delivery – 653100
• Women’s Acute Care Center – 653500

NRP — Neonatal Resuscitation Program

• NRP certification is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
• Applies to:
• 2 L&D/Women’s Services – North – TA 650380
• 3 N Obstetrics – 650300
• 3 S Gyn-CC – 650301
• 6S NICU Level 3 – 660400
• Labor & Delivery – 653100
• Neonatal Transport – 663000
• Normal Nursery-CC – 653000
• Women’s Acute Care Center – 653500

AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)

• AWHONN FHM Intermediate or Advanced certification is required.
• Effective July 1, 2018, all current employees were required to obtain certification by July 1, 2019.
• New hires and transfers must obtain AWHONN FHM Intermediate or Advanced certification within one (1) year of hire or transfer if they have no previous training.
• Effective March 1, 2021, employees must recertify fetal monitoring every two (2) years, along with the required divisional update based on assigned learning.

Applies to:

• 2 L&D/Women’s Services – North – TA 650380
• Labor & Delivery – 653100
• Prenatal Diagnostic Program – 653200
• Women’s Acute Care Center – 653500

STABLE Certification

STABLE includes:

• S — Sugar
• T — Temperature
• A — Airway
• B — Blood Pressure
• L — Lab Work
• E — Emotional Support

Requirements:

• Effective July 1, 2018, all current employees were required to obtain STABLE certification by July 1, 2019.
• New hires and transfers must obtain STABLE certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
• Employees must recertify every two (2) years, based on the date of their most recent certification.
• Recertification must occur within 72 hours of the end of the month in which the employee's certification is due.

Applies to:

• 2 L&D/Women’s Services – North – TA 650380
• 6S NICU Level 3 – 660400
• Neonatal Transport – 663000

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training

• Required for employees in the Psychiatric Unit.
• Must be completed within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Training must be completed annually thereafter.

Required Experience

Other Positions

• 1–2 years of medical/surgical or related experience.

Preferred Experience

• One (1) year of clinical experience.