Registered Nurse | Medical Unit | Full Time Days

UF Health; Arkansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in The Villages, Florida, is seeking an RN to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under the direction of the nursing leadership. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires an ADN with BLS, NIH Stroke Scale certification, and strong clinical judgment. BSN is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• ADN required
• BSN preferred
• Current Florida RN license
• BLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care per policies and best practices.
• Administer medications and therapies with safety and accuracy.
• Monitor patient progress and revise care plans as needed.
• Document accurately in the EMR and ensure quality data entry.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Decision-making

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Locations: The Villages, Florida

Categories: Nursing

Req ID: 67922

Overview

Under the direction of the Director or Charge Nurse, the RN utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive patient assessments, developing nursing diagnoses, creating and implementing individualized care plans, evaluating patient outcomes, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote exceptional clinical results.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and clinical best practices.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies accurately and safely.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate outcomes, and revise care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with Stroke and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Core Measures and other quality initiatives.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, case management, and the interdisciplinary team to facilitate efficient patient flow and timely discharges.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Promote patient safety through infection prevention, restraint monitoring, telemetry monitoring, and emergency response protocols.
• Supervise and appropriately delegate patient care activities to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Nurse Technicians, and Unit Secretaries.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, continuing education, competency training, and professional development.
• Mentor and precept new nursing staff and students, as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.