Nurse RN | OR CVT | FT Days

University of Florida Health • Jacksonville, FL

86d

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

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Professional Specialty Certification.
• 2+ years of relevant perioperative nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in select phases of Perioperative care.
• Perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients.
• Manage individualized, goal-directed nursing care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager.

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