Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - 3pm - 3am

Orlando Health•Saint Cloud, FL

11d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides care to patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance. The nurse assesses and monitors patient conditions, responds to rapid changes and life-threatening situations, develops and revises individualized plans of care, coordinates and delegates care, and documents care in accordance with regulatory standards. The role also involves collaborating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, advocating for patients and families, supporting team members and students, and contributing to the quality and improvement of nursing practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
One year of experience required unless approved by an AVP-level leader or above.
Maintain a current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Provide care for patients requiring complex assessment, therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.
Use information and assessment data to anticipate and respond to changing patient conditions.
Identify and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action.
Monitor and adjust specialized patient equipment and interpret and record electronic displays, including cardiac rhythms and pressure readings.
Respond to life-saving situations in accordance with nursing standards and protocols.
Observe and assess patients, recognize serious situations, and notify a physician or take preplanned emergency measures when needed.
Assess patient needs, develop and 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 age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
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 unit or department operations.
Serve as a role model and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate appropriately to other team members.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures accurately and consistently.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of unit-specific patient care equipment.
Prioritize patient care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant patient-condition and unit information to healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patient rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of others and to continuous improvement in healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and potentially lead nursing practice and performance improvement committees.
Participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff development in-services, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings.
Work with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.