Registered Nurse (RN)- Health Central Medical Surgical- Nights

Orlando Health•Ocoee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility located in Ocoee, Florida, serving west Orange County for over 70 years. 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 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 multiple states and Puerto Rico. Orlando Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive benefits, including career-advancing education programs and well-being services, starting from day one with flexibility to support personal passions.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit(NICU).
Must possess a valid driver’s license and has reliable transportation to travel to perform job duties for Hospital Care at Home In-home nursing
1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.

Responsibilities

Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/department.
Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the 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 data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
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 the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participates in and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participates in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.