RN| Transitional Care Unit | FT DAYS

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate nursing care to patients using the nursing process and standards of practice. The RN will perform all staff nurse duties and may serve as charge nurse when assigned.

Responsibilities include maintaining accountability for assigned patients and coordinating care with the healthcare team, while tailoring care to the age and developmental level of patients served.

Qualifications

• Age of patients served: all age groups.
• Required education: Associate's Degree; BSN within 3 years of hire/transfer.
• Current employees hired or transferred before Aug 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.
• Preferred education: BSN.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Performs staff nurse activities and serves as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintains accountability for assigned patients, delegating tasks as needed.
• Works with age-appropriate caregiver team.

Skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's Degree

BSN

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse. The RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned. The RN maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/tasks may be delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.

Required Education: Associate's Degree. Specific coursework: 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 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

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.
• 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.
• ACLSS 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).
• ACLSS 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).
• ACLSS 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.