RN Charge Nurse | Neuro/Stroke Medical & Step-Down Unit | Full-Time Days

Registered Nurse Position at UF Health Leesburg Hospital

Since the doors opened more than 60 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopaedics, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, lifesaving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.

Under the direction of the director/charge nurse, the RN utilizes the nursing process, facilitates patient care making nursing assessments and diagnosis, formulates care plans based on the diagnosis and implements and evaluates the plan of care, performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical care that is safe, best outcome practice with all Core Measures compliant.
• Documents care provision per departmental standards.
• Demonstrates compliance with all HCAHPS behaviors to allow patients and families to have an excellent hospital experience.
• Completes assigned work as scheduled in allotted time frame.
• Engages in departmental/hospital committees, PI projects, and educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members.
• Attends Staff Meetings, completes all required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.
• Seeks training, educational, certification and enhancement in area focus/specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates behavior standards that enhance positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients and family members.

Qualifications

Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure & Certifications
Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

NIH Stroke Scale Certification - complete prior to completion of orientation

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

Two (2) years of experience in acute care nursing required.

Two (2) years of experience as a Charge Nurse and critical care nursing strongly preferred.

New grads and/or candidates without neurology experience must demonstrate a strong interest in learning neurology nursing and commitment to professional development.

Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.

Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.