Oncology RN - Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Bayfront Health•Lakeland, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health is seeking RNs to work at our new Lakeland Highlands Hospital. This position involves providing direct patient care, functioning as a patient advocate, and collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans. The role also includes documentation, patient education, and potentially serving in leadership or preceptor capacities.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
Maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
at minimum (1) year RN experience required OR; at minimum (2) years RN Home Health experience

Nice To Haves

ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.

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 served 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.
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.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
Life Insurance
Education Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
PTO
Retirement Savings Plans
Family Benefits – Back up Child Care, Pet Care, Adoption Assistance, Virtual Tutoring
Team Member Discounts