Nurse RN | Labor and Delivery | FT Nights

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

3d • 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
• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Florida, or confirmation of eligibility for licensure upon receipt of SSN
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required on the first day of employment
• Less than one year of related experience required
• Strong teamwork and professional communication
• Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures related to patient care

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred
• Professional certification preferred
• ACLS at hire or transfer required for Cardiac Holding Area, CVICU, MICU, PICU, North Pre-Op/PACU, and Trauma Center
• ACLS within six (6) months required for 3 ICU-North, 5N CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Non-Invasive Cardiology North, Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab, and Progressive RNs in Intensive Care Units
• PALS within six (6) months required for PICU and Trauma Center
• Fellowship RNs: ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six (6) months when required by the department
• Psych Unit: CPI training within 90 days and annually thereafter

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care using the nursing process and established standards of practice.
• Maintains overall accountability and responsibility for assigned patients.
• Performs all staff nurse responsibilities.
• Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.
• Delegates appropriate tasks to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and Sitters while maintaining overall responsibility for patient care.
• Provides care appropriate to each patient’s age and developmental needs.

What This Job Offers

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