RN, Acute Care

Orlando Health•Saint Petersburg, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute care patients receive active treatment for injury, illness, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs. This position is in the Med/Surg Neuro department at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, and works full-time on day shift in three 12-hour shifts. The unit provides care for patients with brain and neurological conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, head injuries, epilepsy, and other cognitive disorders. It is a fast-paced, clinically intense floor and the area’s only Level 4 Epilepsy Center, using advanced video EEG monitoring to support diagnosis and treatment. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:6, with nursing assistant and charge RN support. Nurses are required to validate telemetry rhythms each shift. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a 480-bed teaching medical center serving St. Petersburg and surrounding communities. It is part of the Orlando Health system and offers comprehensive tertiary care and a range of specialized services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

RN candidates with less than 1 year of experience are welcome to explore Nurse Resident positions.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses; evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Respect diversity and build respectful relationships with team members and customers.
Advocate for patients and their families.
Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of assigned patients.
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 the unit or department.
Model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care and delegate appropriately for a defined group of patients.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and in the use of patient-care and unit equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant information about patient conditions and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Provide compassionate care and a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Maintain awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education staff and nursing leadership to support the transition of 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 of healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in, and potentially lead, nursing practice and performance-improvement committees at unit or organizational level.
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 leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Validate telemetry rhythms each shift.