ED Observation, Registered Nurse, Full-Time Days

Orlando Health•Clermont, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its ED Observation department in Clermont, Florida. The position is scheduled for days. The nurse assesses patients, develops and updates individualized care plans, and evaluates progress toward expected outcomes. The role involves patient and family advocacy, culturally competent collaboration, effective care coordination and delegation, accurate documentation, and safe, evidence-based care. The nurse also contributes to staff development, professional practice, and quality improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
Maintain a current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of RN experience is required; inpatient or hospital experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient or hospital nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized care plans, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Promote cultural competency and build respectful, collaborative relationships with team members, patients, and families.
Advocate for patients and families by ensuring their needs, preferences, and concerns are heard and addressed.
Provide appropriate nursing care based on the needs of patients in the unit and its patient population.
Serve in leadership roles such as preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
Model clinical excellence and professionalism in support of hospital and nursing department goals and priorities.
Apply lifespan growth and development principles when assessing and interpreting age-specific and condition-specific patient data.
Coordinate and delegate care among team members for an assigned patient group.
Document assessments, patient education, medication administration, treatments, and patient-safety measures accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards.
Maintain nursing skills and proficiency with patient-care equipment in accordance with unit protocols and competency requirements.
Prioritize care based on critical needs and use evidence-based practices.
Use problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues promptly and safely.
Contribute knowledge and skills to others and support continuous improvement in healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participate in or lead nursing practice and performance-improvement committees at the 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, and organized work area.
Attend staff development in-services, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings.
Partner with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.