Registered Nurse – Pulmonary Unit

Career Land Center; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Relocation assistance available

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Career Land Center in Gainesville is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Pulmonary unit. The RN will provide direct, patient-centered care, advocating for patient safety while supporting patients and families through education on conditions and treatments.

Requirements include a minimum of one year of RN experience and a Florida RN license. Night shift is required with competitive benefits like a sign-on bonus and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required.
• Current Florida RN license or approved multistate RN license is required.
• Compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days of relocation.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and gather clinical data.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with measurable outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and medications.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Strong communication skills

Patient care skills

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

NIH Stroke Scale certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

A 523-bed, full-service acute care hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Pulmonary unit. This facility is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, holds an Accredited Chest Pain Center designation from the American College of Cardiology, and is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.

Position Overview

The Pulmonary RN provides direct, patient-centered care to adult patients within an interdisciplinary care model. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, sound judgment, and the ability to develop and manage individualized care plans based on comprehensive patient data. The RN plays a key role in patient advocacy, ensuring safe and effective care delivery across the continuum while supporting patients and families through education on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and gather clinical data
• Analyze patient information to identify nursing diagnoses and clinical issues
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with measurable outcomes
• Provide direct nursing care to adult pulmonary patients
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and medications
• Advocate for patient safety and quality care throughout hospitalization
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required (any setting accepted, including LTAC or Home Health)
• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
• Current Florida RN license or approved multistate RN license required
• Compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days of relocation
• Basic Life Support (BLS – AHA Healthcare Provider) required prior to start
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 30 days of hire
• Basic Cardiac Life Support required within 30 days of hire
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient care skills

Schedule

• Night shift
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Night differential: $4.25/hour
• Rotating weekends required

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available (case by case)
• Relocation assistance available (case by case)
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative inpatient pulmonary care environment
• Comprehensive hospital benefits package