Nurse RN | Emergency Department | Full Time | 7P-7A

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

21h

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 and responsibility for assigned patients, even when activities or tasks are delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately to the age and developmental level of patients being served.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three years of hire or transfer into the position.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Effective July 1, 2018, PALS and NRP are required within six months of hire or transfer; existing employees must have these certifications by December 31, 2018.
• ED Fellowship RNs must obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six months of hire or transfer.
• Demonstrate teamwork and communicate professionally with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• 1–2 years of Emergency Department or ICU experience as a Registered Nurse; EDFP Fellows require less than one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• CEN or TNCC certification.
• 3–5 years of Emergency Room experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process and professional nursing standards of practice.
• Perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain overall accountability and responsibility for assigned patients, including when tasks are delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters.
• Perform assignments appropriate to the age and developmental level of patients being served.

What This Job Offers

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