Acute Care Registered Nurse RN - Bariatric Unit - ORMC - Nights

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bariatric Surgery unit is a 16-bed unit specializing in bariatric and metabolic surgery, including procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and various conversions/revisions. The unit collaborates with leading bariatric surgeons and is ideal for individuals who enjoy partnering with patients to achieve health goals and facilitate positive experiences. Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), located in downtown Orlando, has served the community for over 100 years. It is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region with 898 beds and is the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. ORMC has received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” and is rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. The hospital holds numerous Beacon Awards for Excellence and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando with Magnet® Recognition.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLCmultistate RN license
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• 1 year experience required

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients on his or her assigned unit/ department.
• Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
• Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs.
• Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.
• Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
• Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
• Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member's capabilities and qualifications.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.
• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Education Assistance programs, Tuition reimbursement, and Student Loan repayment
• Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Back-up Childcare, Elder Care, and Pet Care
• Fertility Benefits, up to $25K lifetime maximum
• Adoption Assistance, up to $15K per child toward eligible expenses
• Orlando Health Way Scholarship for Family Members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed