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Nurse RN 7p-7a 7S Med/Surg

UF Health, Jacksonville, FL, United States


Overview
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 and responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities or tasks may be delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately given the age and developmental level of patients being served.

Qualifications
Age of Patients Served: All age groups.

Required education: Associate’s degree. Specific coursework: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position. New hires or transfers into the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide by the conditions in the offer letter and the verbiage in the signed job description. Current employees hired or transferred prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.

Preferred education: BSN.

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.

Required licensure and certifications:

Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida, or confirmation letter establishing eligibility for issuance upon receipt of SSN.

BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross on the first day of employment.

ACLS from the American Heart Association required at hire or transfer for: Cardiac Holding Area (730501), CVICU (730400), MICU (700400), PICU (660401), North Pre Op/PACU (633680), and Trauma Center (713100).

ACLS from the American Heart Association required within six (6) months for: ICU‑North (620480), CCU (730301), Cardiac Rehab (733100), Non Invasive Cardiology North (733080), and Noninvasive Cardiac Lab (733000).

ACLS from the American Heart Association required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for Progressive Registered Nurses in Intensive Care Units.

PALS from the American Heart Association required within six (6) months for PICU (660401) and Trauma Center (713100).

Fellowship RNs must obtain ACLS, PALS and NRP within six (6) months if required by the department.

Crisis Prevention Institute training within ninety (90) days, and then annually, required for Psych Unit.

Preferred licensure and certifications:

Professional certification preferred.

Required experience: Less than one year of related experience.

Preferred experience: One (1) year of clinical experience.

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