Registered Nurse – Pulmonary Unit

A 523-bed, full-service acute care hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Pulmonary unit. This facility is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, holds an Accredited Chest Pain Center designation from the American College of Cardiology, and is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.

Position Overview

The Pulmonary RN provides direct, patient-centered care to adult patients within an interdisciplinary care model. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, sound judgment, and the ability to develop and manage individualized care plans based on comprehensive patient data.

The RN plays a key role in patient advocacy, ensuring safe and effective care delivery across the continuum while supporting patients and families through education on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments and gather clinical data
Analyze patient information to identify nursing diagnoses and clinical issues
Develop and implement individualized care plans with measurable outcomes
Provide direct nursing care to adult pulmonary patients
Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses
Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and medications
Advocate for patient safety and quality care throughout hospitalization
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required (any setting accepted, including LTAC or Home Health)
Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
Current Florida RN license or approved multistate RN license required
Compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days of relocation
Basic Life Support (BLS – AHA Healthcare Provider) required prior to start
NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 30 days of hire
Basic Cardiac Life Support required within 30 days of hire
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient care skills

Schedule

Night shift
7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Night differential: $4.25/hour
Rotating weekends required

Benefits

Sign-on bonus available (case by case)
Relocation assistance available (case by case)
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Collaborative inpatient pulmonary care environment
Comprehensive hospital benefits package