Nurse RN | Cardiovascular Unit | FT Days

UF Health • St. Augustine, FL

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process and professional nursing practice standards. The RN performs staff nurse activities and functions as charge nurse when assigned. The RN remains accountable and responsible for assigned patients even when tasks are delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately for the ages and developmental levels of the patients served.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• Florida RN license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with members of the patient’s treatment team, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Perform physical exams, obtain health histories, conduct nursing assessments, and provide routine observation within established time frames.
• Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, injections, intravenous infusions, and other treatments; operate standard critical care equipment safely and correctly.
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies, including administering emergency drugs and using a defibrillator or other emergency treatment.
• Document patient assessment findings, care, procedures, and other aspects of the patient’s plan of care; update documentation periodically based on the patient’s condition and response to treatment.
• Provide patients and families with health education based on assessed needs, including information about health conditions, medications, wellness, and follow-up care.
• Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and quality control methods.
• Perform other duties assigned by the department.

What This Job Offers

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