Nurse RN | Cardiovascular Unit | PT 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 standards. The RN performs staff nurse activities and functions as charge nurse when assigned. The RN remains accountable and responsible for assigned patients, including when tasks are delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately for the age and developmental level of the patients served.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care with members of the patient’s treatment team, providing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation services.
• Performs physical exams, takes health histories, conducts nursing assessments, and routinely observes patients within established time frames.
• Provides direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, injections, intravenous infusions, and other treatments; safely and correctly operates standard critical care equipment.
• Recognizes and intervenes in life-threatening emergencies, including administering emergency drugs and providing defibrillator or other emergency treatment.
• Documents patient assessment findings, care provided, procedures performed, and other aspects of the patient’s care plan; periodically updates documentation based on the patient’s condition and response to treatment.
• Provides patient and family health education based on assessed needs, including information about health conditions, medications, wellness, and follow-up care.
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines and quality control methods.
• Performs other duties assigned by the department.

What This Job Offers

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