Job Description

Locations: Jacksonville, Florida

Categories: Nursing

Req ID: 65645

Overview

📍 Location: Jacksonville, FL

🕒 FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE)

🗓️ Shift: Nights

The Nurse Resident (NR) has graduated from an accredited nursing program, passed the NCLEX and has provided

evidence of licensure to practice in the support of the transition from academic preparation to clinical practice. Under the

direct supervision and guidance of a registered nurse preceptor, the NR provides safe, evidence-based patient care while

progressively building clinical competence and confidence. Responsibilities may be tailored to meet the educational needs

of the residents as well as the requirements of the clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care in accordance with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards, hospital policies and procedures, and the Florida Nurse Practice Act. The Nurse Resident provides direct patient care under the direction of a physician, nurse, or healthcare provider while actively participating in the Nurse Residency Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care, including personal care, vital signs, dressing changes, specimen testing, blood draws, IV insertions, and intake/output.
• Assists patients with feeding, toileting, hydration, positioning, and ambulation.
• Performs unit clerical duties, including answering phones, entering orders, responding to calls, and assisting with visitor access.
• Provides age-appropriate care and patient/family education.
• Delivers patient-centered care and supports a positive patient and family experience.
• Follows established patient-safety standards, including medication administration, fall and pressure injury prevention, infection control, patient identification, restraints, IV pumps, and clinical alarms.
• Provides compassionate, individualized care and serves as a patient advocate.
• Follows appropriate chain-of-command and consults the Ethics Committee when necessary.
• Actively participates in 100% of required Nurse Residency Program learning activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• BSN preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Florida
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required for all areas
• ACLS from the American Heart Association required at hire or transfer for:
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• Cardiac Holding Area (730501)
• Cardiology Interventional North (733280)
• Code Blue Team (626003)
• Emergency Department Admin (710103)
• Emergency Department North (713280)
• FC Gastroenterology (703700)
• Flight Services (713000)
• Flight Services Lake City (713001)
• Float-ICU (Flex) (626000)
• Invasive Cardiology Lab (733200)
• Operating Room (633000)
• Operating Room Administration (633200)