Nurse RN (5-8s) |

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

13h

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 retains overall accountability and responsibility for assigned patients, including when activities or tasks are delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, Medical Assistants, and/or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately for the ages and developmental levels of the patients served. The position serves patients of all age groups.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold 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. Employees hired or transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, are subject to the conditions in their offer letter and the job description signed upon hire or transfer. Employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013, are grandfathered. A BSN and professional certification are preferred. A Florida nursing license and American Heart Association BLS are required. American Heart Association ACLS is required for the Pain Management Center; Fellowship RNs must obtain ACLS within six months of hire or transfer.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 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.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• American Heart Association ACLS certification for the Pain Management Center; Fellowship RNs must obtain ACLS within six months of hire or transfer.
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates professionally with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• Less than one year of related experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process and professional nursing practice standards.
• Perform staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain accountability and responsibility for assigned patients, including when delegating activities or tasks to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, Medical Assistants, and/or Sitters.
• Perform assignments appropriately for patients' ages and developmental levels.

What This Job Offers

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