RN | MICU | Days | PRN

UF Health Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

specialty certification support

Career advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

UF Health Jacksonville is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse to provide expert, evidence-based care for critically ill surgical and trauma patients in a Level I trauma center. You will assess and manage complex cases, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and educate families about treatment plans.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years ICU experience or completed UF Health Jacksonville's Critical Care Fellowship.

Formación

• 1-2 years of Critical Care/ICU RN experience or completion of UF Health Jacksonville Critical Care Fellowship Program
• Knowledge of the Florida Nurse Practice Act and professional nursing standards
• Ability to provide safe, effective, compassionate care in a fast-paced critical care setting
• Proficiency with critical care monitoring systems, equipment, and technology
• Strong assessment, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills

Responsabilidades

• Deliver direct patient care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients in a high-acuity ICU environment.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on comprehensive assessments.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes using evidence-based interventions.
• Administer medications, blood products, and specialized therapies as ordered.
• Operate and monitor advanced critical care equipment and technologies.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and the care team to coordinate treatment.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and recovery expectations.
• Promote safety, quality, and compassionate care and participate in quality improvement.
• Provide leadership support as Charge Nurse when assigned.

Conocimientos

Critical Care

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Judgment

Patient-Centered Care

Descripción del empleo

Overview

At UF Health Jacksonville, our ICU nurses are at the forefront of providing life-saving care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients. As part of an academic health system and Level I Trauma Center, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in patient care, innovation, education, and research.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager, the ICU Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients. The RN utilizes advanced assessment, clinical judgment, and critical care skills to manage complex patient needs while promoting exceptional outcomes and patient safety. The Registered Nurse is expected to perform all staff nurse responsibilities and may serve as Charge Nurse when assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients in a high-acuity intensive care environment.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, utilizing critical thinking and evidence-based interventions.
• Administer medications, blood products, and specialized therapies in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Operate and monitor advanced critical care equipment and technologies.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and recovery expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and compassionate care.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
• Serve as Charge Nurse and provide leadership support when assigned.

Patient Population

• Adolescent (13-17 years)
• Adult (18-64 years)
• Geriatric (65+ years)

Qualifications

Required

• One (1) to two (2) years of Critical Care/ICU Registered Nurse experience; or
• Successful completion of the UF Health Jacksonville Critical Care Fellowship Program.

Preferred

• Two (2) or more years of Critical Care/ICU Registered Nurse experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the Florida Nurse Practice Act and professional nursing standards.
• Ability to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care in a fast-paced critical care setting.
• Proficiency with critical care monitoring systems, equipment, and technology.
• Strong assessment, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care.

Why UF Health Jacksonville?

• Practice at a nationally recognized academic health system and Level I Trauma Center.
• Work alongside highly skilled critical care, surgical, and trauma teams.
• Access professional development, specialty certification support, and career advancement opportunities.
• Be part of an organization committed to innovation, research, education, and outstanding patient outcomes.

Join UF Health Jacksonville and make a difference every day by providing expert care to some of our most complex and critically ill patients.