Nurse RN | North Tower B IMCU | FT Days

UF Health

Jacksonville, Florida
30+ days ago

Full-time

Highlights

ACLS within six (6) months required for 3 ICU-North, 5N CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Non-Invasive Cardiology North, Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab, and Progressive RNs in Intensive Care Units. 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.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Jacksonville, Florida
Job Type	Full-time

Description

Overview:

Location: Jacksonville, FL
FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE)
️Shift: Nights

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse. 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.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing care using the nursing process and established standards of practice.
Performs all responsibilities associated with the staff nurse role.
Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.
Maintains overall accountability for assigned patients.
Delegates appropriate tasks to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and Sitters while retaining responsibility for patient care.
Provides care appropriate to each patient’s age and developmental needs.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Associate’s Degree required
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a BSN within three (3) years of hire or transfer
Employees hired/transferred between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, must follow the requirements outlined in their offer letter and job description
Employees hired/transferred prior to August 1, 2013, are grandfathered
BSN preferred

Licensure & Certifications

Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Florida, or confirmation of eligibility for licensure upon receipt of SSN
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required on the first day of employment
ACLS at hire or transfer required for Cardiac Holding Area, CVICU, MICU, PICU, North Pre-Op/PACU, and Trauma Center
ACLS within six (6) months required for 3 ICU-North, 5N CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Non-Invasive Cardiology North, Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab, and Progressive RNs in Intensive Care Units
PALS within six (6) months required for PICU and Trauma Center
Fellowship RNs: ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six (6) months when required by the department
Psych Unit: CPI training within 90 days and annually thereafter
Professional certification preferred

Experience

Less than one year of related experience required
One (1) year of clinical experience preferred

Skills

Demonstrated teamwork and professional communication with the healthcare team
Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures related to patient care delivery