Registered Nurse, Vascular Access – PRN Days | Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Orlando Health•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illness, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs. This is a PRN day-shift position requiring one 12-hour shift per week, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. PICC certification and recent hands-on experience placing PICC lines are strongly preferred. The professional nurse assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, coordinates and delegates care, and documents care in compliance with regulatory standards. The nurse collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patients and families, provides age-appropriate care, and contributes to staff development, professional practice, and quality improvement. The posting also describes Hospital Care at Home duties. Patient Care Hub nurses provide virtual care using TeleHealth technology, assess symptoms, identify potential decompensation, and collaborate with in-home clinical and support staff. In-home nurses provide direct care in patients’ homes, travel within a designated geographical region, work autonomously, address urgent or emergent needs as directed, connect with the Patient Care Hub using virtual technology, and transport or deliver requested items, equipment, and certain medications.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Maintain a current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
At least 1 year of experience is required unless approved by an AVP level or above.
Hospital Care at Home positions require 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing, possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel for job duties.

Nice To Haves

PICC certification and recent hands-on experience placing PICC lines are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, respect diversity, and advocate for patients and families.
Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served.
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.
Model professional conduct and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care for a defined group of patients and delegate tasks appropriately based on patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety consistently and in accordance with required standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and patient care or unit equipment, and prioritize care according to evidence-based standards.
Identify and resolve problems and communicate relevant patient-condition or unit information to healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families, and demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patient rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership to support new team members and students.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participate in or lead nursing practice and performance-improvement committees; participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff development, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings; work with nursing leadership to identify development needs and maintain professional development and continuing education.
For Patient Care Hub duties, use TeleHealth technology to assess patients, conduct virtual visits, evaluate symptoms, identify potential decompensation, and collaborate with in-home teams.
For in-home Hospital Care at Home duties, travel to and enter patient homes, provide direct care, coordinate with the Patient Care Hub, address urgent or emergent needs as directed, work autonomously, use in-home virtual technology, and transport or deliver requested items, equipment, and medications except controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
Perform other duties as assigned.