PreOp Nurse (4-10s) |

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

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pre-op and PACU to deliver comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients, following the nursing process and professional standards. The RN remains accountable for assigned patients, with charge nurse duties as needed.

Required: FL license, BLS; ACLS and PALS within six months; BSN within three years of hire/transfer (BSN preferred). Emphasis on teamwork, adaptability, and ongoing learning in a dynamic perioperative setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Florida nursing license.
• BLS from the American Heart Association; ACLS/PALS within 6 months.
• BSN degree within three years of hire or transfer (for new hires).

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to surgical patients using the nursing process.
• Performs staff nurse activities and serves as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintains accountability for assigned patients and collaborates with the health care team.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Adaptability

Learning agility

Education

Associate's degree

BSN within 3 years of hire/transfer

BSN degree preferred

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 team.Demonstrates 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