RN, Acute Care - Rheumatology

Orlando Health • Land O Lakes, FL

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Rheumatology Infusion administers patient care to acute-care patients receiving active treatment and assessment. The role assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized care plans, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, and provides care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs. The nurse coordinates care and delegates appropriately, documents assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with regulatory standards, and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams. The position also supports team development, professional practice, and continuous improvement through mentoring, education, committees, and performance-improvement activities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The nurse must be willing to travel to Land O’ Lakes and Zephyrhills.

The description also includes Hospital Care at Home program functions. Patient Care Hub nurses use telehealth technology to assess patients, conduct virtual visits, identify clinical concerns, and escalate potential deterioration in collaboration with in-home clinical and support staff. In-home nurses provide direct care in patients’ homes, travel within a specified geographic region, collaborate with the virtual Patient Care Hub, address urgent or emergent needs, use in-home virtual technology, and transport or deliver requested items, equipment, and medications, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience, unless an exception is approved by an AVP level or above.
• For Hospital Care at Home functions, at least 2 years of acute-care nursing experience.
• Current Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC are required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel for job duties.
• Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses.
• Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes.
• Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, respecting diversity.
• Act as a patient and family advocate and provide compassionate, therapeutic care.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
• 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 care.
• Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
• Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
• Use nursing skills and patient-care or unit equipment competently.
• Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
• Communicate relevant patient-condition and unit information to other healthcare team members.
• Recognize legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and education staff to support and transition new team members and students.
• Participate in committees, peer review, mentoring, coaching, staff development, meetings, and quality or performance-improvement activities.
• Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• For Patient Care Hub functions, use telehealth technology to assess patients, conduct virtual visits, evaluate progress, and escalate potential patient decompensation.
• For in-home nursing functions, travel to and enter patient homes, provide direct care, collaborate with the virtual Patient Care Hub, respond to urgent or emergent needs, and work autonomously in the hospital-at-home environment.
• For in-home nursing functions, use virtual technology to connect with the Patient Care Hub and transport or deliver requested items, equipment, and medications, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Leadership development programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; free virtual visits; and well-being programs.
• Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Fertility benefits and adoption assistance.
• Backup care for children, elders, and pets.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level