Nurse RN - North Float | FT Days

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jacksonville is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population. This role requires accountability for assigned patients, including floating to various areas as needed. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited nursing school and be licensed to practice in Florida. A BLS certification is mandatory, with preferred experience of at least one year in a clinical setting. This position values teamwork and effective communication within the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed to practice nursing in Florida.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Float to various areas for patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Ability to learn computer technologies

Education

Associate's Degree

BSN preferred

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

Qualifications

Required Education: Associate's Degree. Specific coursework: 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.

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