Nurse | Operation Room | Main OR Downtown | Full Time | Days

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to surgical patients utilizing 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.

Requirements

• Associates' degree.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
• BLS from the American Heart Association is required.
• OR Nurses need 1-2 years of related OR experience.
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures and techniques resulting from departmental or organizational change.
• Adapts quickly and easily to change and adjusted behavior and approach to work when necessary to achieve goals.
• Adheres to hospital and Florida Nurse Practice Act guidelines in providing patient care.
• Familiar with medical/surgical equipment used in patient care environment.

Nice To Haves

• BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position (for new hires effective June 14, 2017).
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Specialty Certification.
• Professional Specialty Certification Preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant perioperative nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to surgical patients utilizing the nursing process and the standards of care of a professional nurse.
• Performs all staff nurse activities and functions as charge nurse when assigned.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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