Nusre RN | 72 IMC | FT Variable

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

9d

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 informed by nursing and other disciplines, and evaluates their effectiveness to achieve optimal outcomes. Whenever possible, patients, family members, and other significant people are integral to assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

The RN supervises or directs care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, assigns or delegates care to qualified members of the health care team, and coordinates care with other professional disciplines as needed. The role also includes unit-based activities that support a positive work and professional environment. The RN provides and coordinates care in support of the organization’s mission of excellent patient care and nursing’s vision of autonomous, accountable practice focused on patient advocacy and innovative care in a climate of 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 it 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 their responses to actual and potential health problems.
• Implement nursing interventions based on nursing and other disciplines, and evaluate their effectiveness in achieving optimal patient outcomes.
• Include patients, families, and significant others in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation whenever possible.
• Supervise or direct care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
• Assign or delegate care to qualified members of the health care team.
• Coordinate care with other professional disciplines as needed.
• Perform unit-based activities that contribute to a positive work and professional environment.
• Provide and coordinate care in support of excellent patient care, patient advocacy, and innovative nursing practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time