RN, Acute Care - Med Surg A3 - Nights - Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health • St. Petersburg, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) administers patient care in an area of a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute care patients receive active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, medical condition, or post-intervention assessment. This position is in the Med/Surg A3 inpatient/bedside department at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, working nights, full-time, three 12-hour shifts per week.

The RN assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, and coordinates care for an assigned group of patients. The RN documents care, provides education and treatment, administers medications, promotes patient safety, and applies evidence-based standards. The role also includes collaboration with patients, families, medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams; delegation to qualified team members; and support for staff, students, and new team members through precepting, mentoring, coaching, and education.

The nurse contributes to quality improvement and professional practice, supports department and hospital goals, maintains a safe and organized work area, and assumes responsibility for ongoing professional development. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a 480-bed teaching medical center and part of the Orlando Health system of care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• Meet mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses.
• Evaluate patients’ progress toward expected outcomes.
• Build respectful relationships with team members and customers while respecting diversity.
• Act as a patient and family advocate and provide compassionate, therapeutic care.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
• Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
• Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage care and unit operations.
• Model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
• Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate appropriately based on patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
• Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures accurately and in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate nursing competency and use patient care and unit equipment as required by the department.
• Prioritize care continuously according to evidence-based standards of care.
• Identify and resolve problems effectively.
• Communicate relevant information about patient conditions or unit concerns to healthcare team members.
• Maintain awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Collaborate with education staff and nursing leaders to transition and support new team members and students.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Contribute to colleagues’ knowledge and skills and to continuous improvement in healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
• Participate in and may lead unit- or organization-level nursing practice and performance improvement committees.
• Participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice or role performance.
• Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Attend staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
• Partner with nursing leaders to identify professional development needs and pursue continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Education and career growth assistance, including career-growing free education programs.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage and resources.
• Financial and retirement planning with company match.
• Company culture and work-life balance.
• Family and pet support.
• Benefits begin on day one.
• Well-being services to support employees and their families.
• Flexible benefits and work arrangements where possible.

What This Job Offers

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