Nurse RN | MICU Stepdown | FT Nights

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

1d • 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.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Florida RN license or confirmation of eligibility for licensure upon receipt of SSN
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Cross required on the first day of employment
• ACLS – Required at Hire or Transfer for Cardiac Holding Area, CVICU, MICU, PICU, North Pre-Op/PACU, Trauma Center
• ACLS – Required Within 6 Months for 3 ICU-North, 5N CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Non-Invasive Cardiology North, Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab, Progressive RNs in Intensive Care Units
• PALS – Required Within 6 Months for PICU, Trauma Center
• Fellowship RNs: ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months when required by the department
• Psych Unit: CPI training within 90 days and annually thereafter
• Less than one year of related experience required

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• 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
• Professional certification preferred
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse.
• 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 to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters.
• Performs assignments appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served.

What This Job Offers

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