RN - ED Flex | Lane Ave Freestanding ED | Full Time | Days

Registered Nurse (RN) ED Flex

The Registered Nurse (RN) ED Flex provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse at all Urgent Care and/or Emergency Departments at UF Health Jacksonville. 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.

Necessary Skills

1. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.
2. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.

Licensure & Certifications

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Current licensure as RN in Florida or valid licensure in one of the states under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• If licensed under the eNLC, must obtain FL RN licensure within 90 days of becoming a Florida resident.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS from the American Heart Association.
• Effective July 1, 2018, PALS and NRP is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
• Existing employees are required to have the certifications by December 31, 2018.
• ED Fellowship RN's must obtain their ACLS, PALS and NRP within six (6) months of hire or transfer.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications:

• CEN or TNCC preferred

Experience

Required Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience as RN in Emergency Room or ICU.

Preferred Experience: 5 or more years' experience of Emergency Room RN

Age of Patients Served

All Age Groups.