Nurse RN | OR CVT | FT Days

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Jacksonville is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care in select phases of perioperative care. The RN will manage individualized patient care and maintain accountability. A nursing degree, Florida licensure, and BLS certification are required, with 1-2 years of relevant OR experience preferred. This role supports all age groups and includes adapting to changes in the healthcare environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during select phases of Perioperative care.
• Perform staff nurse activities and manage assigned patients.
• Maintain accountability for patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional Communication

Adaptability

Familiar with medical/surgical equipment

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The cardiothoracic-vascular Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients in select phases of Perioperative care (as competency demonstrates). This care utilizes the nursing process and the standards of care of a professional nurse. The RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and functions as charge nurse when assigned. The RN maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/ tasks may be delegated to Surgical Technologists, Patient Care Associated, Guest Associates and Anesthesia Technologists. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the RN manages individualized, goal directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate’s degree. Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Specialty Certification
• Required Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida- BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Professional Specialty Certification
• Required Experience: 1-2 years OR experience
• Preferred Experience: 2+ years of relevant perioperative nursing experience
• Necessary Skills: 1. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team2. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures and techniques resulting from departmental or organizational change3. Adapts quickly and easily to change and adjusted behavior and approach to work when necessary to achieve goals4. Adheres to hospital and Florida Nurse Practice Act guidelines in providing patient care.5. Familiar with medical/surgical equipment used in patient care environment
• Supervision: Supervisory responsibility: N/A
• Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups