RN | Elevated Sign On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based care across diverse clinical settings. You will work with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to positively impact patient outcomes and support professional growth in a dynamic academic health system.

The role offers opportunities on Float Pool and Medical/Surgical units, with sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 for eligible high-priority opportunities and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Florida RN licensure or eligibility.
• BSN within three years of hire or transfer; grandfathering rules apply for earlier hires.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS as specified by department.
• Experience: Less than one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and professional standards of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Delegate appropriate patient care activities to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and Sitters while maintaining accountability for assigned patients.
• Deliver care that is individualized to each patient’s age, developmental stage, and needs; foster safety, compassion and continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Overview Join UF Health’s academic health system where innovation, compassion, and patient-centered care come together to transform lives.

For a limited time: qualified RNs with 2+ years of experience may be eligible for up to $15,000 in sign-on bonuses for eligible high-priority opportunities.

Make a difference where academic medicine meets compassionate care.

Join UF Health's nationally recognized academic health system, where innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care come together to improve lives every day. As a Registered Nurse, you\'ll work alongside leading physicians, researchers, and interdisciplinary care teams while advancing your own professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Eligible Positions

• Float Pool RN - Includes Clinical Center and North Campus 7a - 7p
• Float Pool RN - Includes Clinical Center and North Campus 7p - 7a
• 6 North Medical/Surgical 7p - 7a
• 6 South Pavilion Medical/Surgical 7p - 7a
• 7 North Medical/Surgical and intermediate care 7p - 7a
• 7 South Medical/Surgical 7p - 7a
• 4 North Medical/Surgical and intermediate care Neuro Services 7a - 7p
• CCU Medical/Surgical and intermediate care Cardiac Services 7p - 7a

What You\'ll Do

As a Registered Nurse at UF Health, you\'ll play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients across a variety of clinical settings. You\'ll use your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and teamwork to positively impact patient outcomes while providing an exceptional care experience.

In This Role, You Will

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and professional standards of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Delegate appropriate patient care activities to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and Sitters while maintaining overall accountability for assigned patients.
• Deliver care that is individualized to each patient\'s age, developmental stage, and unique healthcare needs.
• Foster a culture of safety, compassion, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Why UF Health?

At UF Health, you\'ll find more than a job—you\'ll discover a career with purpose. We invest in our nurses through opportunities for professional development, continuing education, clinical advancement, and participation in groundbreaking academic medicine. If you\'re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and making a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.

Required Education: Associate\'s Degree Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position. New hires or transfers into in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.

Preferred Education: BSN

Necessary Skills: 1. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team. 2. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.

Required Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida or confirmation letter establishing eligibility for issuance upon receipt of SSN. BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross on the first day of employment is required for all areas. ACLS from the American Heart Association is required at hire or transfer for the following departments: Cardiac Holding Area (730501), CVICU (730400), MICU (700400), PICU (660401), North Pre Op/PACU (633680) and Trauma Center (713100). ACLS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for the following departments: 3 ICU-North (620480), 5N CCU (730301), Cardiac Rehab (733100), Non Invasive Cardiology North (733080), and Noninvasive Cardiac Lab (733000). ACLS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for Progressive Registered Nurses in Intensive Care Units. PALS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for the following departments: PICU (660401) and Trauma Center (713100). Fellowship RN\'s must obtain their ACLS, PALS and NRP within six (6) months of hire or transfer if required by the department. Crisis Prevention Institute training within ninety (90) days, and then annually, is required for Psych Unit. Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Professional certification preferred.

Required Experience: Less than one year of related experience.

Preferred Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience.