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Registered Nurse Observation

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Ascension

Jacksonville, Florida

Eligibility
RN
Shift
Days
Unit
Observation

Posted Aug 4

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

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About this role

Your future role at a glance

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

Schedule

Days | Full-time

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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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Requirements

  • RN license (Florida)
  • You’ll Need

Benefits highlights

  • 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

Place

City
Jacksonville, Florida
Median rent
$1,465/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$69,872/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
about the national average

Jacksonville area index 99.5, where 100 is the national average.

Jacksonville blends coastal living with Southern charm, offering miles of Atlantic beaches, a sprawling riverfront downtown, and a relaxed pace that appeals to nurses seeking sunshine and space without big-city intensity.

Map showing the location of Jacksonville, FL
Approximate location in Jacksonville, FL. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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