Nurse RN | Outpatient Surgery Center PreOp/PostOp | Full Time | Days

UF Health Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville is seeking a Registered Nurse in Pre-op and PACU to provide nursing care to surgical patients following the nursing process and standards of care. The RN will support staff and serve as charge nurse when assigned, maintaining accountability for patients and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Required education includes an Associate's degree; BSN within 3 years for new hires. Florida RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required or obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• BSN required within 3 years for new hires after hire date.
• Florida RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to surgical patients using the nursing process.
• Carry out staff nurse duties and act as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain accountability for assigned patients and coordinate with the care team.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN degree

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Pre-op and PACU provides nursing care to surgical patients utilizing 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 the Patient Care Associated and Guest Associates.
Qualifications

Required Education:Associate's degree. Specific course work: 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 in 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:BSNNecessary Skills:Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare teamDemonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures and techniques resulting from departmental or organization change.Adapts quickly and easily to change and adjusted behavior and approach to work when necessary to achieve goals.Required Licensure/Certifications:Licensed to practice nursing in the state of FloridaBLS from the American Heart AssociationACLS from the American Heart AssociationPALS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.Fellowship RN's must obtain their ACLS and PALS within six (6) months of hire or transfer.Professional Certification Preferred.Required Experience:Less than one year related experiencePreferred Experience:1 year of clinical experienceAge of Patients Served:All age groups