Registered Nurse | Observation | FT Days

UF Health • Leesburg, FL

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Observation at UF Health Leesburg Hospital provides patient care under the direction of the director or charge nurse. The RN uses the nursing process to assess and diagnose patients, formulate care plans, implement those plans, and evaluate their effectiveness. The role delivers safe, evidence-based, compassionate care and coordinates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and efficient patient flow.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and clinical best practices.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies accurately and safely.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate outcomes, and revise care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with Stroke and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Core Measures and other quality initiatives.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, case management, and the interdisciplinary team to facilitate efficient patient flow and timely discharges.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Promote patient safety through infection prevention, restraint monitoring, telemetry monitoring, and emergency response protocols.
• Supervise and appropriately delegate patient care activities to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Nurse Technicians, and Unit Secretaries.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, continuing education, competency training, and professional development.
• Mentor and precept new nursing staff and students, as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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