Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Categories: Nursing
Req ID: 67516
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.
Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position.
New hires or transfers into in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position.
Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.
BSN
Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida
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.
CEN or TNCC preferred
Less than 1 year experience for EDFP Fellowes only.
1-2 years of Emergency Department or ICU experience as a Registered Nurse
3-5 years of Emergency Room experience
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