RN Perioperative | CVOR | FT 72 (4 9-hour shifts) | Variable

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in St. Augustine South, Florida is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting recovery using the nursing process. The RN will provide critical patient care, including assessments, health histories, and emergency interventions.

Candidates must have an Associate's degree in nursing, a Florida RN license, and OR experience. Certifications in BLS and ACLS are required. Join our team to make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Florida RN license.
• Experience in operating room (OR) is required.
• Certification in BLS and ACLS is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with the treatment team.
• Perform physical exams and nursing assessments.
• Administer medications and provide wound care.
• Recognize life-threatening emergencies and act swiftly.
• Document patient care activities and updates.

Skills

Patient care management

Assessment and diagnosis

Medication administration

Emergency care

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process. The RN provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and patient education within the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care in collaboration with members of the patient’s treatment team to provide assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation services.
• Performs physical exams, health histories, nursing assessment, and routine observation for patients within established time frames.
• Provides direct patient care including administering medications, wound care, injections, intravenous infusions, and other interventions while operating critical care equipment safely and correctly.
• Recognizes and intervenes in life‑threatening emergencies, administering emergency drugs and using defibrillator or other emergency care.
• Documents patient assessment findings, care rendered, procedures performed, and updates the care plan related to the patient’s condition and response to treatment.
• Provides patient and family education based on assessed needs for health conditions, medications, wellness, and follow‑up care.
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines and quality control methods.
• Performs other duties assigned by the department.

Qualifications

Required education: Associate’s degree in nursing

Required license: Florida RN license

Required experience: OR experience

Required certifications: BLS, ACLS