Pediatric ICU RN — Autonomy, Leadership & Excellence

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, compassionate care and promote optimal patient outcomes. This full-time position (0.9 FTE) focuses on patient assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation, and patient advocacy.

The responsibilities include leading and supervising LPNs and UAPs, delegating tasks, coordinating with other disciplines, engaging patients and families, and upholding professional practice standards.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN preferred at the time of hire.
• Professional Certification: board certification preferred at hire.
• BSN must be obtained within three years for hires after 2014.
• Board certification must be obtained within two years for hires after 2011.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Identify health alterations and assess patient responses.
• Care Planning & Intervention: Develop and implement individualized nursing interventions.
• Evaluation: Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust care.
• Patient & Family Engagement: Involve patient and family in assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Leadership & Supervision: Supervise care by LPNs and UAPs.
• Delegation: Delegate patient care to qualified team members.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with other disciplines for comprehensive care.
• Professional Practice: Participate in unit-based activities promoting professional practice.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients with individual needs and goals.
• Commitment to Excellence: Support autonomous, accountable nursing practice.
• Climate of trust, collaboration, accountability, and patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Leadership

Education

BSN preferred

BSN within 3 years (new hires)

Board certification within 2 years

Florida RN license

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, compassionate care and promote optimal patient outcomes. This full-time position (0.9 FTE) focuses on patient assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation, and patient advocacy.

The responsibilities include leading and supervising LPNs and UAPs, delegating tasks, coordinating with other disciplines, engaging patients and families, and upholding professional practice standards.