Nurse RN | 4N Neuro Intermediate Care | FT Days

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

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

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required; graduate of 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. Other employees follow the requirements applicable to their hire or transfer date; employees hired or transferred before August 1, 2013, are grandfathered.
• Demonstrate teamwork and professional communication with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that support patient care delivery.
• Licensed to practice nursing in Florida, or confirmation of eligibility for licensure upon receipt of SSN.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required on the first day of employment.
• Less than one year of related experience required.
• ACLS required at hire or transfer for the listed departments: Cardiac Holding Area, CVICU, MICU, PICU, North Pre-Op/PACU, and Trauma Center.
• ACLS required within six months of hire or transfer for the listed departments: 3 ICU-North, 5N CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Non-Invasive Cardiology North, Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab, and Progressive Registered Nurses in Intensive Care Units.
• PALS required within six months of hire or transfer for PICU and Trauma Center.
• Fellowship RNs must obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six months when required by the department.
• Psych Unit: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training required within 90 days and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process and professional nursing standards.
• Perform staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain overall accountability and responsibility for assigned patients, including when tasks are delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters.
• Perform 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