Registered Nurse — ICU Float & Rapid-Response Leader

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A healthcare provider seeks an Extended Flex RN in Jacksonville, Florida. The role requires providing comprehensive nursing care, which includes floating to various units such as ICU when needed. Candidates must have an Associate's degree in nursing and be licensed in Florida, with preferred qualifications being a BSN and relevant certifications like BLS and ACLS. Experience in acute and critical care is crucial, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professionalism in communication.

Qualifications

• Must comply with all nursing license and certification requirements.
• 1-2 years of acute care experience required.
• 3-5 years of critical care experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide nursing care utilizing nursing processes.
• Perform as charge nurse when assigned.
• Float to ICU and other critical care areas as needed.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Professional communication

Computer technologies application

Formation

Associate's degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Description du poste

Overview

The Extended Flex RN provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse. The Extended Flex RN must comply with all license, certification, and training requirements required in those units. The Extended Flex RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned. The Extended Flex 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. The Extended Flex RN will be required to float to ICU/other areas holding ICU level patients, i.e. PACU, ED-ICU pod, Interventional Radiology, etc. The Extended Flex RN may also be required to operate in emergency response role as Rapid Response Team. The Extended Flex RN will be required to float to non-ICU or Specialty units based on staffing needs and conditions of the hospital.
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:BSNRequired Licensure/Certifications:Licensed to practice nursing in the State of FloridaBLS from the American Heart AssociationACLS from the American Heart AssociationEffective July 1, 2018, PALS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer. Existing employees are required to have PALS by December 31, 2018.Professional Certification Preferred.Crisis Prevention Institute training within ninety (90) days, and then annually, is required for Psych Unit.Preferred Licensure/Certifications:N/ARequired Experience:1-2 years Acute care experienceAND3-5 years Critical care experiencePreferred Experience:3-5 years of Critical Care and Emergency DepartmentNecessary Skills:1. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.2. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.Age of Patients Served:All Age Groups