Nurse RN | PICU | FT Nights

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

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care during night shifts. You will apply the nursing process, collaborate with the care team, and ensure safety and quality standards are met across assigned patients.

Requires Florida RN license and an associate degree; BSN preferred. New hires must obtain a BSN within three years. This role emphasizes teamwork, clinical skills, and the ability to function as charge nurse when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BSN preferred
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a BSN within three years of hire or transfer
• Employees hired/transferred between Aug 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must follow offer letter requirements
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Nursing

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Location: Jacksonville, FL

FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE)

Shift: Nights

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

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

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) months when 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

• Demonstrated teamwork and professional communication with the healthcare team
• Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures related to patient care delivery