University of Florida Health
Nurse RN 7a-7p Coronary Care Unit--Intermediate Care
University of Florida Health, Florida, New York, United States
Overview
The Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at UF Health Jacksonville Downtown is a 24-bed, highly specialized intermediate care unit that cares for acutely ill adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and frequent assessments. Patients are managed by a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, cardiologists, residents, case managers, dieticians, therapists, and specialized technologists. CCU handles conditions such as myocardial infarctions, unstable angina, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac invasive procedure recovery. Nurses in the CCU receive specialized training in areas like EKG interpretation, arrhythmia management, hemodynamic monitoring, and post-cardiac procedure care. The CCU team specializes in post-invasive cardiac procedure recovery, including procedures like heart catheterization, pacemaker implantation, and percutaneous valve replacements. RNs join the CCU at the intermediate care level, with a structured pathway in place to advance from novice to expert. CCU is the partner unit with the CVICU that cares for all the cardiac critical care level patients.
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.
Qualifications Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.
Required Education: Associate's Degree. Specific coursework: 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 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.
Preferred Education: 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.
Required Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida or confirmation letter establishing eligibility for issuance upon receipt of SSN. BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross on the first day of employment is required for all areas. ACLS from the American Heart Association is required at hire or transfer for Cardiac Holding Area (730501), CVICU (730400), MICU (700400), PICU (660401), North Pre Op/PACU (633680) and Trauma Center (713100). ACLS is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for 3 ICU-North (620480), 5N CCU (730301), Cardiac Rehab (733100), Non Invasive Cardiology North (733080), and Noninvasive Cardiac Lab (733000). ACLS is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for Progressive Registered Nurses in Intensive Care Units. PALS is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for PICU (660401) and Trauma Center (713100). Fellowship RN's must obtain their ACLS, PALS and NRP within six (6) months of hire or transfer if required by the department. Crisis Prevention Institute training within ninety (90) days, and then annually, is required for Psych Unit.
Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Professional certification preferred.
Required Experience: Less than one year of related experience.
Preferred Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience.
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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.
Qualifications Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.
Required Education: Associate's Degree. Specific coursework: 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 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.
Preferred Education: 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.
Required Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida or confirmation letter establishing eligibility for issuance upon receipt of SSN. BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross on the first day of employment is required for all areas. ACLS from the American Heart Association is required at hire or transfer for Cardiac Holding Area (730501), CVICU (730400), MICU (700400), PICU (660401), North Pre Op/PACU (633680) and Trauma Center (713100). ACLS is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for 3 ICU-North (620480), 5N CCU (730301), Cardiac Rehab (733100), Non Invasive Cardiology North (733080), and Noninvasive Cardiac Lab (733000). ACLS is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for Progressive Registered Nurses in Intensive Care Units. PALS is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for PICU (660401) and Trauma Center (713100). Fellowship RN's must obtain their ACLS, PALS and NRP within six (6) months of hire or transfer if required by the department. Crisis Prevention Institute training within ninety (90) days, and then annually, is required for Psych Unit.
Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Professional certification preferred.
Required Experience: Less than one year of related experience.
Preferred Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience.
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