Nurse RN | 7N MICU Stepdown | PT
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UF Health
Jacksonville, FL, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care using the nursing process and established standards of practice. They are responsible for managing assigned patients and may function as a charge nurse while delegating tasks to support staff.
Job Description
Overview
đź“Ť Location: Jacksonville, FL
đź•’ FTE: Part-Time (.6 FTE)
🗓️ Shift: NightsÂ
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
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University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
Founded
1958
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Gainesville, FL
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
Founded
1958
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Gainesville, FL
