RN - ED Flex | Lane Ave Freestanding ED | Full Time | Days

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) ED Flex provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse at all Urgent Care and/or Emergency Departments at UF Health Jacksonville. The RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned. The RN maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/tasks may be delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position (for new hires effective June 14, 2017).
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
• Current licensure as RN in Florida or valid licensure in one of the states under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• If licensed under the eNLC, must obtain FL RN licensure within 90 days of becoming a Florida resident.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS from the American Heart Association.
• PALS and NRP required within six (6) months of hire or transfer (effective July 1, 2018).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as RN in Emergency Room or ICU.

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• CEN or TNCC preferred
• 5 or more years’ experience of Emergency Room RN

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse.
• Performs all staff nurse activities.
• Functions as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/tasks may be delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters.
• Performs assignments appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served.

What This Job Offers

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