Nurse RN | Emergency Department | Full Time | 7A-7P

UF Health • St. Augustine, FL

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process and professional nursing standards of practice. The RN performs staff nurse activities and functions as a charge nurse when assigned. The RN remains accountable and responsible for assigned patients even when activities or 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. The position serves patients of all age groups.

The role requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and an associate's degree. New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a BSN from an accredited school of nursing within three years of hire or transfer into the position. Requirements for employees hired or transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, are governed by their offer letter and the job-description terms signed upon hire or transfer. Employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013, are grandfathered. A BSN and professional certification are preferred.

The RN must be licensed to practice nursing in Florida or have a confirmation letter establishing eligibility for licensure upon receipt of an SSN. BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required on the first day of employment. Additional certifications and training apply to specified departments and roles as described in the posting. Required related experience is less than one year; one year of clinical experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must earn a BSN from an accredited school of nursing within three years of hire or transfer into the position.
• Demonstrate teamwork and communicate professionally with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• Florida nursing license, or a confirmation letter establishing eligibility for issuance upon receipt of an SSN.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross by the first day of employment.
• Less than one year of related experience.
• Department-specific certifications and training may be required: ACLS at hire or transfer for Cardiac Holding Area, CVICU, MICU, PICU, North Pre Op/PACU, and Trauma Center; ACLS within six months for 3 ICU-North, 5N CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Non Invasive Cardiology North, Noninvasive Cardiac Lab, and Progressive Registered Nurses in Intensive Care Units; PALS within six months for PICU and Trauma Center; and, for Fellowship RNs, ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six months if required by the department.
• Crisis Prevention Institute training within 90 days and annually thereafter is required for the Psych Unit.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• Professional certification.
• One year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse.
• Perform staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain accountability and responsibility for assigned patients, including when activities or tasks are delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, or Sitters.
• Make assignments appropriately for the ages and developmental levels of patients served.

What This Job Offers

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