RN – Surgical & Acute Care Specialist

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to manage individualized patient care across the nursing process, from assessment to education. The RN will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor progress, and participate in critical care interventions.

Required are an Associate degree in nursing and a Florida RN license, plus BLS and NIHSS certifications to ensure readiness for acute care settings. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and family education.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care with treatment team and performs nursing assessment and planning.
• Delivers direct patient care including medications, wound care, injections, and IV infusions.
• Recognizes life-threatening emergencies and administers emergency treatment as needed.
• Documents assessments and care provided; updates care plans as patient condition changes.
• Educates patients and families on health conditions, medications, and follow-up care.

Education

Associates degree in nursing

Job description

UF Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to manage individualized patient care across the nursing process, from assessment to education. The RN will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor progress, and participate in critical care interventions.

Required are an Associate degree in nursing and a Florida RN license, plus BLS and NIHSS certifications to ensure readiness for acute care settings. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and family education.