Nurse Perioperative - CVT | FT 645A-315P

UF Health•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The cardiothoracic-vascular Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients in select phases of Perioperative care (as competency demonstrates). This care utilizes the nursing process and the standards of care of a professional nurse. The RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and functions as charge nurse when assigned. The RN maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/ tasks may be delegated to Surgical Technologists, Patient Care Associated, Guest Associates and Anesthesia Technologists. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the RN manages individualized, goal directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associates degree. Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
1-2 years OR experience
Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team
Demonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures and techniques resulting from departmental or organizational change
Adapts quickly and easily to change and adjusted behavior and approach to work when necessary to achieve goals
Adheres to hospital and Florida Nurse Practice Act guidelines in providing patient care.
Familiar with medical/surgical equipment used in patient care environment