Registered Nurse - Randal Park Free Standing - Nights

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient setting for patients with advanced illnesses or injuries requiring timely, intense, and complex care. The role involves advanced nursing skills, complex assessments and therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous vigilance to stabilize and support patients’ medical conditions. Nurses work collaboratively with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, advocate for patients and families, and may serve as preceptors, charge nurses, unit educators, or nurse clinicians.

Requirements

Two years of experience in an emergency room or free-standing setting.
Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
One year of experience is required unless approved by an AVP-level leader or above.
Maintain a current Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Provide complex patient assessments and therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.
Use information and assessment data to anticipate and respond to changing patient conditions.
Prioritize information and take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action.
Monitor and adjust specialized patient equipment and interpret and record electronic displays, including pressure readings and cardiac rhythms.
Respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols.
Monitor and assess patients, identify serious situations, and contact a physician or take preplanned emergency measures when needed.
Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized care plans, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, and advocate for patients and families.
Provide age-appropriate care using knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
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 an assigned group of patients.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety in accordance with regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and unit-specific patient care equipment.
Prioritize care according to evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate patient conditions and unit concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Observe legal requirements and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to support new team members and students.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with organizational policies and procedures.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of colleagues and to continuous improvement in care quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and may lead 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 work area.
Attend staff development sessions, 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.