RN, Acute Care - Rheumatology

Bayfront Health•Land O' Lakes, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Rheumatology Infusion administers and coordinates patient care for acute-care patients receiving active treatment. The nurse assesses patient needs and responses, develops or revises individualized plans of care, and evaluates progress toward expected outcomes. The role includes patient and family advocacy, age-appropriate care, collaboration with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, delegation and coordination of care, and consistent documentation in accordance with regulatory standards. The nurse also supports team members as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician; contributes to professional development and quality improvement; and helps maintain a compassionate, safe, and organized care environment. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and requires willingness to travel to Land O' Lakes and Zephyrhills. Additional Hospital Care at Home program functions are described for Patient Care Hub and in-home nursing roles, including virtual or direct care, travel to patient homes, collaboration with virtual and in-home teams, and delivery of certain supplies and equipment; the posting does not clarify whether these functions apply to this specific Rheumatology Infusion position.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
At least one year of experience, unless approved by an AVP level or above.
Current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Must be willing to travel to Land O' Lakes and Zephyrhills.
Must meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
For Hospital Care at Home: at least two years of acute-care nursing experience.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing: valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel for job duties.

Nice To Haves

ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC certification is required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses; evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Act as a patient and family advocate and provide a compassionate, therapeutic care environment.
Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Collaborate and communicate with medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other healthcare team members to plan and manage care and convey patient condition or unit concerns.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety measures accurately and consistently in accordance with regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment.
Prioritize care according to evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician, and support the transition of new team members and students.
Support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies and serve as a role model for staff.
Contribute to continuous improvement of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes; participate in or lead committees and performance-improvement work.
Participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice or role performance.
Attend staff development, department, and nursing committee meetings; work with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and pursue continuing education.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
For Hospital Care at Home Patient Care Hub functions: use TeleHealth technology to assess patients, conduct virtual visits, evaluate progress, identify clinical concerns, and escalate potential deterioration; collaborate with in-home clinical and support staff.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing functions: provide direct care in patient homes, travel within a specified geographical region, collaborate with the Patient Care Hub and support staff, respond to urgent or emergent needs, work autonomously, use in-home virtual technology, and transport or deliver requested items, equipment, and medications other than controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.