Part-time Registered Nurse- South Lake Hospital- PCU- Nights

Orlando Health•Clermont, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where an acute care patient receives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, medical condition, or post-intervention needs with assessment. The role assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, and coordinates care for a defined group of patients. The nurse provides age-appropriate care, advocates for patients and families, collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, delegates tasks appropriately, and documents care in accordance with required and regulatory standards. The position also supports staff and students, models professional practice, and maintains compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
Maintain a current Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of experience is required unless an AVP-level leader or above approves otherwise.
For Hospital Care at Home, two years of acute care nursing experience are required.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing, possess a 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.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses; evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers while respecting diversity.
Act as a patient and family advocate.
Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit or department.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage the unit or department effectively.
Model professional conduct and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to assess patient status and identify age-specific needs.
Coordinate care and delegate appropriately for a defined group of patients.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent manner that meets required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requirements.
Prioritize patient care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
Identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks and duties according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant patient-condition information and unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
Provide compassionate care and a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with the education department and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.