PreOp Nurse (4-10s)

UF Health; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pre-op and PACU to provide nursing care to surgical patients using the nursing process. The RN will maintain accountability for assigned patients and may serve as charge nurse when requested.

The role requires Florida licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS within six months of hire. BSN is preferred and current employees hired before Aug 1, 2013 may be grandfathered into the position.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
• BLS from the American Heart Association is required.
• ACLS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
• PALS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
• Professional Certification preferred.
• BSN within three (3) years of hire or transfer.
• Current employees hired or transferred prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to surgical patients using the nursing process.
• Maintain accountability for assigned patients; delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree

BSN 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:BSN

Necessary 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