Nurse RN Ortho/MedSurg 7a-7p

University of Florida Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver professional nursing care in Orlando, Florida. The RN will be responsible for overseeing patient care, performing as needed in various nursing activities, and ensuring adherence to established nursing standards. This position requires an Associate's Degree with a BSN preferred, alongside relevant licensure and certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must obtain BSN within three years for new hires.
• Less than one year of related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Maintain accountability for assigned patients, functioning as charge nurse when required.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Learning computer technologies

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

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 the age and developmental level of patients being served.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.

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. Employees hired or transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, must adhere to the conditions in their offer letter and the signed job description. Current employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013, are grandfathered.

Preferred Education: BSN

Necessary Skills:

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

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Licensed to practice nursing in Florida or confirmation letter of eligibility upon receipt of SSN.
• BLS from the American Heart Association or Red Cross on the first day of employment.
• ACLS within six months for specified departments (e.g., Cardiac Holding Area, CVICU, MICU, PICU, North Pre Op/PACU, Trauma Center).
• PALS within six months for PICU and Trauma Center.
• Fellowship RNs must obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six months if required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days, then annually, for Psych Unit.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Professional certification preferred.

Required Experience: Less than one year of related experience.

Preferred Experience: One year of clinical experience.