Nurse RN | North 4 IMC | PRN Days

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an RN (PRN .1 FTE) for dayshift to deliver direct nursing care and leadership as needed. The RN maintains accountability for assigned patients and may act as Charge Nurse when required, while coordinating with Technical Nurses, PCAs, and Sitters.

Education includes an associate’s degree with Florida licensure; BSN within three years is required for new hires, and BSN is preferred for consideration.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN must be completed within 3 years of hire or transfer.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care using the nursing process and established standards of practice.
• Maintains overall accountability and responsibility for assigned patients.
• Performs all staff nurse responsibilities.
• Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.
• Delegates tasks to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and Sitters while maintaining overall responsibility for patient care.
• Delivers care appropriate to each patient’s age and developmental needs.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Computer literacy in patient care

Education

Associate’s Degree

Graduate of accredited nursing school

BSN within 3 years of hire/transfer

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Location: Jacksonville, FL

FTE: PRN (.1 FTE)

Shift: Days

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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care using the nursing process and established standards of practice.
• Maintains overall accountability and responsibility for assigned patients.
• Performs all staff nurse responsibilities.
• Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.
• Delegates appropriate tasks to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and Sitters while maintaining overall responsibility for patient care.
• Provides care appropriate to each patient’s age and developmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a BSN within three (3) years of hire or transfer
• Employees hired/transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, must follow the requirements outlined in their offer letter and job description
• Employees hired/transferred prior to August 1, 2013, are grandfathered
• BSN preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Florida, or confirmation of eligibility for licensure upon receipt of SSN
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required on the first day of employment
• ACLS at hire or transfer required for Cardiac Holding Area, CVICU, MICU, PICU, North Pre-Op/PACU, and Trauma Center
• ACLS within six (6) months required for 3 ICU-North, 5N CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Non-Invasive Cardiology North, Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab, and Progressive RNs in Intensive Care Units
• PALS within six (6) months required for PICU and Trauma Center
• Fellowship RNs: ACLS, PALS, and NRP  within six (6 ) ?? no clear?? required by the department
• Psych Unit: CPI training within 90 days and annually thereafter
• Professional certification preferred

Experience

• Less than one year of related experience required
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred

Skills

• Strong teamwork and professional communication
• Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures related to patient care