RN 3-12 | Adult Emergency Department | Full Time | Days or Nights

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse identifies alterations in a patient's health, assesses responses to actual and potential health problems, implements nursing interventions based on nursing and other disciplines, and evaluates intervention effectiveness to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Whenever possible, patients, families, and significant others are integral to assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

The RN supervises and provides direct care alongside Licensed Practical Nurses and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, delegates care to qualified health care team members, and coordinates care with other professional disciplines as needed. The RN also participates in unit-based activities that contribute to a positive work and professional environment. The role supports excellent patient care and autonomous, accountable nursing practice grounded in patient advocacy, innovative care, trust, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the State of Florida.
• Nurses hired after April 30, 2014, who do not have a BSN must obtain one within three years of hire.
• Nurses hired after June 30, 2011, who do not have professional nursing board certification must obtain certification after two years of hire, or by the certification eligibility date for certifications requiring more than two years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred at time of hire.
• Professional nursing board certification preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify alterations in patients' health and assess responses to actual and potential health problems.
• Implement nursing interventions and evaluate their effectiveness in achieving optimal patient outcomes.
• Involve patients, families, and significant others in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation whenever possible.
• Supervise and provide direct care alongside Licensed Practical Nurses and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
• Assign and delegate care to other qualified members of the health care team.
• Coordinate care with other professional disciplines as needed.
• Participate in unit-based activities that contribute to a positive work and professional environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed