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.
Maintains overall accountability and responsibility for assigned patients.
Performs all staff nurse responsibilities.
Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.
Delegates appropriate tasks to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and Sitters while maintaining overall 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
Strong teamwork and professional communication
Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures related to patient care
Numbers & Facts
Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Job Type
Per diem
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Fellowshipunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU)unmatched
Non-Invasive Cardiologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Offer Lettersunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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