Nurse RN - experienced, sign on bonus eligible | Coronary Care Unit (CCU) Intermediate | FT Nights

Registered Nurse

Location: Jacksonville, FL FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE) Shift: Night

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All age groups

Education:

• Associate's Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• New hires effective June 14, 2017, must obtain a BSN from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer
• New hires or transfers between August 1, 2013, and June 13, 2017, must follow the requirements outlined in their offer letter and job description
• Employees hired or transferred prior to August 1, 2013, are grandfathered
• BSN preferred

Required Skills:

• Demonstrates teamwork and professional communication with all members of the healthcare team
• Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that support patient care delivery

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 Required at Hire or Transfer:

• Cardiac Holding Area (730501)
• CVICU (730400)
• MICU (700400)
• PICU (660401)
• North Pre-Op/PACU (633680)
• Trauma Center (713100)

ACLS Required Within 6 Months of Hire or Transfer:

• 3 ICU-North (620480)
• 5N CCU (730301)
• Cardiac Rehab (733100)
• Non-Invasive Cardiology North (733080)
• Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab (733000)
• Progressive Registered Nurses in Intensive Care Units

PALS Required Within 6 Months of Hire or Transfer:

• PICU (660401)
• Trauma Center (713100)

Additional Certification Requirements:

• Fellowship RNs: ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months when required by the department
• Psych Unit: Crisis Prevention Institute (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