Registered Nurse | Emergency Department​/Stroke Unit

Position: Registered Nurse | Emergency Department/Stroke Unit | FT Days 9am-9pm
Overview

UF Health Leesburg Hospital offers a 48-bed state-of-the-art emergency center equipped with trauma-sized rooms for critical care plus triage rooms and a spacious new lobby. We have rapid-response laboratory services and digital imaging, including X-ray units within the ER. More than 35,000 people are treated each year by our highly trained emergency room staff.

The UF Health Shands Comprehensive Stroke Center is certified by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association/American Heart Association. Comprehensive stroke center certification recognizes hospitals that have state-of-the-art infrastructure, experienced staff and extensive training to receive and treat people with simple and complex strokes.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the unit director, the RN is responsible for the care and safety of the patient.

This position will require rotating between the ED and Stroke Unit. The main focus will be on stroke patient, alerts, data and documentation.

Qualifications

Education:

* Diploma/Associate's degree in nursing or higher

Licensure/Certification /Registration:

* Florida Registered Nurse License

* BLS

* ACLS

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience

Required:

* Must have 2 years of experience in the ED or Neuro ICU.

* Stroke Certified Registered Nurses (SCRN) preferred

* Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English