Registered Nurse
Ocala, Florida
RN
Posted Aug 22 · New grads welcomed · reported
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- Epic charting
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Florida is $33/hr, across 554 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse and make a meaningful difference in patient care across diverse medical settings. In this vital role, you will provide expert nursing care, coordinate treatment plans, and support patients through their health journeys. Your energy, compassion, and clinical expertise will help foster a healing environment where patients feel valued and cared for. We are committed to empowering our nurses with the tools and resources needed to excel in their careers while delivering exceptional care.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner.
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- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and perform procedures such as suturing, catheterization, and tube feeding following aseptic techniques.
- Monitor patient conditions closely in acute care units such as ICU, PICU, or trauma centers; respond swiftly to changes in patient status during triage or emergency situations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with hospital standards including NCQA standards and ICD coding requirements.
- Manage complex cases involving chronic illnesses like cardiac conditions, infectious diseases, or long-term care needs such as memory care or hospice & palliative medicine.
- Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and maintain accurate medical documentation for legal compliance and quality assurance.
- Provide patient education on health coaching topics including medication management, pain control, nutrition, and discharge planning to promote recovery at home or in assisted living environments.
Qualifications
- Valid nursing license with current registration in the applicable state or country.
- Proven experience in various clinical settings such as hospital medicine, emergency room, outpatient clinics, or long-term care facilities.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with ICD-10/ICD-9 coding is preferred.
- Critical care experience in ICU or Level I/II trauma centers highly desirable; experience with ventilators, laboratory testing, sonography or medical imaging is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology; ability to perform physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations confidently.
- Excellent communication skills working with diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, patients with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations such as acute pain management or trauma medicine while maintaining compassionate patient-centered care. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to advancing healthcare excellence! We provide paid positions across all levels of experience—including internships—ensuring every nurse has the opportunity to grow professionally while delivering top-tier patient care.
- Job Type: Permanent
- Pay: $37.50 - $45.16 per hour
- Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- Valid nursing license with current registration in the applicable state or country.
- Proven experience in various clinical settings such as hospital medicine, emergency room, outpatient clinics, or long-term care facilities.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with ICD-10/ICD-9 coding is preferred.
- Critical care experience in ICU or Level I/II trauma centers highly desirable; experience with ventilators, laboratory testing, sonography or medical imaging is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology; ability to perform physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations confidently.
- Excellent communication skills working with diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, patients with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations such as acute pain management or trauma medicine while maintaining compassionate patient-centered care. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to advancing healthcare excellence! We provide paid positions across all levels of experience—including internships—ensuring every nurse has the opportunity to grow professionally while delivering top-tier patient care.
Place
- City
- Ocala, Florida
- Median rent
- $1,359/mo
- Local household income
- $56,376/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Ocala area index 95.2, where 100 is the national average.
Ocala sits in north-central Florida, surrounded by rolling hills and more horse farms than anywhere else in the state. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, it offers a slower pace, mild winters, and easy access to both Gainesville and Orlando. A solid pick for RNs seeking space, scenery, and a laid-back lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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You would badge in at Kindred Hospital North Florida in Ocala, Florida, and chart in Epic. The posting we have pays $37.50 an hour. That is the number — min, max, and median are the same because there is only…
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