RN - ACU | Family Medicine - Main | Day| Full Time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the RN Triage team within the Family Medicine Residency Program. You will assess patient concerns via telephone and electronic communications, collaborate with providers and staff, and help ensure patients receive appropriate care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The RN will perform clinical nursing assessments, advocate for patients, provide education, and may participate in patient case management and specialized procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Florida RN license.
• BLS certification required or obtained within first month of employment.
• Proven multitask, problem-solving and strong teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical nursing assessments and act as patient care advocate.
• Provide support, counseling and education to patients.
• Perform patient case management and/or specialized procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with providers and ancillary services; may float to other UFHP practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Accredited School of Nursing graduate

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse who excels in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. As a member of our RN Triage team within a Family Medicine Residency Program, you will use your clinical judgment to assess patient concerns through telephone and electronic communications, collaborate closely with providers and staff, and help ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. By fostering a collaborative, patient-first work culture, we put the \"family\" in Family Medicine.

Registered Nursewill possess specialized knowledge and skills to provide patient-centric care to patients in a physician's office setting. Will provide clinical nursing assessment, act as patient care advocate, provide support, counseling and education to patients. Will be responsible for patient case management and/or perform specialized procedures. Will work in collaboration with other health care providers and ancillary services. Will direct clinical staff and maintain mandatory regulatory institutional policy and procedures under the direction of the Manager/Medical Director. May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing.

Qualifications

RN -Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. One year of specialty experience or two years of ambulatory care or hospital-based experience \\ preferred. Current licensure by the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse. Certification in area of specialty preferred. Proven ability to multitask, problem- solve, and be a team player is essential. Outstanding patient/customer service skills, verbal clarity, exceptional cognitive abilities, team focus, and problem-solving skills are required for the ideal candidate.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:Current licensure by the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support certification required or obtained within the first month of employment. BLS certification must be obtained through AHA or Red Cross.