Admissions Unit RN
Location: Gainesville, FL
Shift Details:
- Days (Rotating Weekends)
- Nights (Rotating Weekends)
Important Notes:
- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from the facility (no more than 60 minutes away).
- The candidate must be comfortable with a 7:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- If a virtual interview is conducted, an in-person interview, which may include a shadow session, facility tour, and meeting with administration, is required before an offer is made.
Job Summary and Qualifications:
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.
What you will do in this role:
- Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
- Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.
What qualifications you will need:
- 1 year of acute care RN experience.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date).
- Registered Nurse Diploma or equivalent.
Additional Information:
- The Admissions Unit is a fast-paced environment where patients stay for less than 24 hours. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance to more acute areas of care, such as the Emergency Department.
Shift Differentials:
- Night Diff: $4.25 per hour
- Weekend Diff: $3.00 per hour
Incentives:
- $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance: Case by Case
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an employee stock purchase plan, and more. Additional benefits include free counseling services, fertility and family-building support, tuition assistance, and employee recognition programs. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
