Nurse RN | PICU | FT Nights

Registered Nurse

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

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care using the nursing process and established standards of practice.
• Performs all responsibilities associated with the staff nurse role.
• Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.
• Maintains overall accountability for assigned patients.
• Delegates appropriate tasks to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and Sitters while retaining responsibility for patient care.
• Provides care appropriate to each patient's age and developmental needs.

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

• Demonstrated teamwork and professional communication with the healthcare team
• Ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures related to patient care delivery