Clin Assistant Nurse Mgr - Health Central 4A Medical Unit- Nights

Orlando Health•Ocoee, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility located in Ocoee, Florida, with over 70 years of service. It offers a wide range of services including 24/7 emergency care, cardiovascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and minimally invasive robotic surgery. The hospital holds accreditations and designations in specialty services such as bariatric surgery, spine surgery, stroke, and hip and knee joint replacement. It has received High Performing Hospital ratings from U.S. News & World Report and recognition as a Top Teaching Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. As part of the Orlando Health system, it contributes to a legacy of professional and compassionate care across Florida, Central Alabama, and Puerto Rico. Orlando Health is committed to providing comprehensive benefits, including career-growing educational programs and well-being services, with benefits starting on day one and offering flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
A minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse; acute care setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certification in area of expertise; preferred.
May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support(ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC).

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading shift operations within the clinical setting to ensure delivery of high-quality care, exceptional customer experience, and optimal patient flow.
Provides guidance, fosters collaboration, and is responsible for the unit’s clinical operations including patient care assignments, customer experience, productivity, and quality outcomes.
Manages staffing assignments for oncoming and off-going shifts, based on patient acuity and skill set of team members to ensure patient care needs are met.
Coordinates patient flow by working directly with Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge Planners to achieve expected outcomes.
Monitors overall status of patients within the area of responsibility and closely monitors the status of seriously ill patients.
Coordinates and/or participates in the delivery of patient care ensuring compliance with physician orders and established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Serves as a resource supporting front-line team members and providers as appropriate.
Supports clinical collaboration focusing on expected patient length of stay.
Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs.
Interfaces with patients and families to enhance customer experience by conducting Nurse Leader rounds and investigating and responding to patient/family and physician complaints.
Participates in and/or leads safety huddles.
Embraces, communicates, and promotes change and problem-solving.
Assesses equipment needs to ensure staff have the needed equipment for patient care, and they can appropriately utilize equipment.
Supports and sustains all leader-driven initiatives.
Assists with retention strategies for new team members that fosters a best place to work environment.
Maintains a regulatory-ready environment of care.
Ensures the appropriate allocation/adjustment of staff, assignment of meal breaks, relief of team members as indicated, etc.
Utilizes effective fiscal management skills and financial resources with decision-making.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Supports strategic imperatives by attending leadership huddles, assisting in new nursing/clinical initiatives, and fostering positive multidisciplinary partnerships through collegial collaboration.
Serves as a coach and mentor for the nursing team.
Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication to team members and groups.
Fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Promotes a safe working environment; supports and/or coordinates any follow-up related to WPV occurrences.
Performance supports the Professional Practice Model.
Possesses superior clinical and critical thinking skills for the assigned unit/department.
Acts as a clinical expert and liaison ensuring care is provided congruent with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Participates in the collection of unit/department information via audits to identify opportunities for improvement and trends.
Promotes high-quality nursing practice supported by evidence-based practice, research, organization, and national standards.