Registered Nurse | Operating Room | FT 645A-715P

University of Florida Health • Jacksonville, FL

70d

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 Associates, Guest Associates, and Anesthesia Technologists.

Requirements

• Associates' degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
• BLS from the American Heart Association is required.
• Minimum of 1 year critical care (ICU/ED) experience for PACU Nurses.
• 1-2 years of related OR experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to surgical patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Perform all staff nurse activities and functions as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients.
• Delegate tasks to Surgical Technologists, Patient Care Associates, Guest Associates, and Anesthesia Technologists as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees