Registered Nurse | Observation Unit | Full-Time Days

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

Job summary

UF Health in The Villages, FL is hiring a registered nurse to provide safe, patient-centered care under the direction of the Director or Charge Nurse. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

This full-time role requires ADN, Florida RN license, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification; BSN preferred. You will supervise LPNs, CNAs, and staff, educate patients, and participate in quality initiatives

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred for career advancement.
• Current Florida RN license.
• BLS and NIH Stroke Scale certs required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care per policies.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Document accurately in the EMR.
• Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and discharge.
• Mentor and supervise LPNs, CNAs, and other staff.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

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

Qualifications

• 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.