RN II-Ambulatory-Orthopedics

The Nemours Foundation • Orlando, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse II (Orthopedics) Full-Time, to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Orlando, Florida. This is a Monday-Friday, 40-hour per week position. Travel is required to our Central Florida satellite clinics to cover clinic needs, including locations in Winter Garden, Lake Mary, Downtown Orlando, Narcoossee, and occasional travel to Melbourne and Lakeland. Nemours Children’s Hospital, located in Orlando, Fla., is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. It is a 100-bed pediatric hospital featuring the area’s only 24-hour Emergency Department designed specifically for children, as well as outpatient pediatric clinics offering specialties previously unavailable in the region. Designed by families for families, the hospital combines the healing power of nature with healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care. In line with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics throughout the region.

The RN II provides and coordinates nursing care in partnership with the child and family and other community resources, individualized to meet the child or family's unique needs and situation. The RN II considers individual, cultural, ethnic, and religious values and beliefs when planning and delivering evidence-based care to both individual children and the disease-specific population, through pertinent teaching, coordination, continuity of care, and consultation with appropriate community resources. The RN II is responsible for program development and management. As a program manager, the RN II oversees the smooth day-to-day operations and administration of the program, including running the program, submitting reports, directing staff, training, and scheduling.

The RN II will manage, coordinate, and participate in a variety of administrative and/or clinical activities related to a specific program or specialty; supervise staff; and develop policies and procedures consistent with program objectives. Travel to satellite locations may be required as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or actively enrolled in a BSN program with a completion date withing 12 months of hire required
• American Heart Association BCLS Certification required
• Current Florida RN License in good standing
• Minimum of one (1) year to three (3) years of experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years clinical experience, pediatrics preferred
• Travel to satellite locations may be required

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages operational activities of an assigned program or specialty; makes decisions on specific operating problems and issues instructions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Plan, develop, and implement goals and objectives of assigned program in conjunction with the appropriate division director and/or department head.
• Evaluate program objectives on a continual basis and implement changes as needed to meet or revise these objectives.
• Plan and conduct meetings with staff to ensure compliance with established practices and keep associates abreast of current standards.
• Develop appropriate training and orientation programs.
• Compile and maintain records, reports, and documentation of program activities to be used for program evaluation.
• Responsible for the care of patients within specific population.
• Utilizes the nursing process as a basis for providing and evaluating nursing care; applies knowledge of growth and development, pathophysiology, and family dynamics in delivery of care.
• Documents all aspects of nursing care delivery appropriately.
• Provide leadership, staff education, and support to division nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Assist with phone triage, medical refills, patient calls and clinical care as required.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax.
• Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure.

What This Job Offers

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