Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse (Melbourne) - Occupational Health, Melbourne Area

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse administers patient care in an ambulatory treatment setting where patients typically return home the same day, or in a post-acute transitional care setting. This position is based in Melbourne and requires applying ambulatory nursing expertise to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems, and support end-of-life care as appropriate.

The nurse assesses patients, develops individualized plans of care using current knowledge and evidence-based practice, and provides age-appropriate care. The role includes coordinating, documenting, and prioritizing care; educating patients and families; administering medications and treatments; delegating tasks appropriately; and communicating with the health care team. The nurse also contributes to quality improvement, professional development, and organizational nursing practice.

Requirements

• Effective July 1, 2024, new hires and team members moving into this job or transferring departments must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida.
• Maintain current BLS/healthcare provider certification.
• Three years of direct clinical experience, with an emphasis on the population served in the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Use ambulatory care nursing knowledge and skills to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems, and support end-of-life care.
• Assess patient needs and use current ambulatory nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served in the assigned unit.
• Prescribe, delegate, coordinate, and document patient care, including assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
• Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requirements.
• Prioritize patient care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
• Identify and resolve problems effectively.
• Delegate tasks and duties to health care team members according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
• Communicate relevant information about patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families.
• Integrate patient and family education throughout care delivery.
• Participate in assigned process improvement activities.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patient rights, and comply with regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Contribute professional knowledge and skills to others and support continuous improvement in health care practice and organizational outcomes.
• Participate in and may lead unit-level or organizational committees on nursing practice and performance improvement.
• Participate in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice or role performance.
• Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized unit.
• Provide input on staff development needs, committees, nursing research, and performance management activities.
• Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid Time Off, up to five weeks to start.
• Life insurance.
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
• Family Care for childcare, elder care, and pet care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Car insurance.
• Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt.
• Free education programs and well-being services.
• Benefits begin on day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level