Nurse RN - Open Hrt Recvry-PRN 7A-7P

University of Florida Health • Jacksonville, FL

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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 Open Heart Recovery RN has received specialized education and obtained the skills necessary to care for a patient post sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass. The Open Heart Recovery RN has obtained competencies and knowledge related to cardiothoracic surgery, advanced heart failure, hemodynamics, EKG interpretation, Swan Ganz catheters, and devices such as Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, CRRT, and ECMO. The Open Heart Recovery RN demonstrates professionalism, leadership and autonomy within scope of practice as set forth by hospital policy, state and federal law.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• New hires must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position.
• Current license to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• 1-2 years CVICU/Open Heart Recovery or ICU experience.

Nice To Haves

• BSN degree
• Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice.
• Perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients.
• Delegate activities/tasks to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters as appropriate.
• Care for patients post sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and autonomy within scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees