Nurse RN | GI | FT 7:30AM-4PM

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Registered Nurse (RN) in GI provides nursing care to GI patients utilizing the nursing process and the standards of care of a professional nurse. The RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities in the pre-op, procedural and post-op phases of care. The RN functions as charge nurse when assigned. The RN maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities /tasks may be delegated to the Patient Care Associated and Guest Associates.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer (for new hires effective June 14, 2017).
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures and techniques.
• Adapts quickly and easily to change.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS from the American Heart Association.
• Obtain ACLS within six (6) months of hire or transfer (for RNs).
• 1-2 years of RN experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• BSN degree.
• Professional Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice.
• Performs all staff nurse activities.
• Functions as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/tasks may be delegated.
• Provides nursing care to GI patients in the pre-op, procedural and post-op phases of care.
• Delegates tasks to Patient Care Associated and Guest Associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree