UF Health

Nurse RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeJacksonville, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate’s degree and graduation from an accredited school of nursing are required.
For applicable new hires, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained from an accredited school of nursing within three years of hire or transfer.
Applicants must be able to serve patients across all age groups.
Demonstrate teamwork and professional communication with members of the healthcare team.
Be able to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures related to patient care delivery.
Hold a Florida registered nurse license or confirmation of eligibility for licensure upon receipt of a Social Security number.
Hold Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross on the first day of employment.
Less than one year of related experience is required.
For specified departments, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is required at hire or transfer; for other specified units it is required within six months.
For the specified PICU and Trauma Center departments, Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required within six months.
Fellowship registered nurses must obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications within six months when required by the department.
Psychiatric Unit staff must complete Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process and professional nursing standards of practice.
Perform staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned.
Maintain overall accountability and responsibility for assigned patients, including when activities or tasks are delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, or Sitters.
Perform assignments appropriately for the ages and developmental levels of the patients served.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
One year of clinical experience is preferred.
Professional certification is preferred.

Overview

📍 Location: Jacksonville, FL
🕒 FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE)
🗓️ Shift: Nights

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

Minimum Qualifications

Age of Patients Served

All age groups

Education

Associate’s Degree required
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
BSN must be obtained from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer for applicable new hires
Employees hired/transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, follow the requirements outlined in their offer letter/job description
Employees hired/transferred prior to August 1, 2013, are grandfathered
BSN preferred

Required Skills

Demonstrates teamwork and professional communication with members of the healthcare team
Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures related to patient care delivery

Licensure & Certifications

Florida RN license or confirmation of eligibility for licensure upon receipt of SSN
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required on the first day of employment

ACLS – Required at Hire or Transfer

Cardiac Holding Area (730501)
CVICU (730400)
MICU (700400)
PICU (660401)
North Pre-Op/PACU (633680)
Trauma Center (713100)

ACLS – Required Within 6 Months

3 ICU-North (620480)
5N CCU (730301)
Cardiac Rehab (733100)
Non-Invasive Cardiology North (733080)
Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab (733000)
Progressive RNs in Intensive Care Units

PALS – Required Within 6 Months

PICU (660401)
Trauma Center (713100)

Additional Certification Requirements

Fellowship RNs: ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months when required by the department
Psych Unit: CPI training within 90 days and annually thereafter
Professional certification preferred

Experience

Less than one year of related experience required
One (1) year of clinical experience preferred

About the Company

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