Registered Nurse |RN | Outpatient Cardiology | St Cloud

Orlando Health•Saint Cloud, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides ambulatory outpatient care in a setting where patients generally receive treatment and return home the same day, or in a post-acute transitional care setting. At Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, the nurse works in a multidisciplinary cardiovascular organization that provides care across 40 specialties and multiple Central Florida locations. The role applies ambulatory nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related concerns, and support end-of-life care when appropriate. The nurse assesses patients, develops individualized plans of care, provides and coordinates treatment and education, and contributes to safe, effective care and ongoing quality improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in Florida or through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of experience required unless approved by director level or above.
Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requisite skills.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and use current ambulatory nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to develop individualized plans of care.
Provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Prescribe, delegate, coordinate, and document patient care, including assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Prioritize patient care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
Identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks to healthcare team members according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant patient condition and unit information to healthcare team members.
Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families.
Integrate patient and family education into care delivery.
Serve as a clinical resource by precepting new hires.
Participate in assigned process improvement activities.
Follow legal requirements, patients’ rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to others’ knowledge and skills and to continuous improvement of healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in, and potentially 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, and organized unit.
Provide input regarding staff development, committees, nursing research, and performance management.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.