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Registered Nurse Observation

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Ascension

Jacksonville, Florida

You'll carry out patient care plans and watch each patient's status closely.

Posted Aug 4

Shift and hours
Days Schedule: Days | Full-time
Unit and setting
Observation · Hospital
License
RN license Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Florida RN license credentialed before hire
Term
Permanent Schedule: Days | Full-timeFull-time

Do you qualify?

License
Florida RN license credentialed before hire Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Check your license
Certification
BLS Provider (AHA or ARC) within 30 days of hireAfter hire · obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire
Education
Diploma from an accredited nursing school, or required professional licensure at hire Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA optionsComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • BenefitsEmployer-matched 403(b), disability and life insuranceFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • BenefitsPro-rated PTO and holidaysTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • BenefitsAscension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement and online learningCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program, counseling, peer support and stress managementEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • BenefitsParental leave and adoption assistanceFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
More benefits (12)
  • BenefitsOptional legal and pet insurance, transportation savingsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The role and schedule

Day to day
Leading discharge planning with the health-care team Lead the discharge planning process in collaboration with the health-care team to ensure a safe and successful transition for every patient.
Day to day
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams Act as the primary coordinator for multidisciplinary teams, facilitating seamless communication and well-integrated treatment.
Day to day
Carrying out physician and nursing orders Execute physician and nursing orders with precision, serving as a critical link in the clinical decision-making process.

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your future role at a glance

Location: Jacksonville, FL Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital

Schedule

Days | Full-time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other

benefits

optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by following established clinical standards and evidence-based protocols. Drive the implementation of patient care plans, pro-actively monitoring status and documenting progress to ensure optimal outcomes. Act as the primary coordinator for multidisciplinary teams, facilitating seamless communication and well-integrated treatment. Execute physician and nursing orders with precision, serving as a critical link in the clinical decision-making process. Lead the discharge planning process in collaboration with the health-care team to ensure a safe and successful transition for every patient.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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What's around it?

In Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,465/mo
Household income
$69,872/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Jacksonville, FL

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