Registered Nurse- South Lake Hospital- MedSurg- Nights

Orlando Health•Clermont, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs. The nurse assesses patients, plans and coordinates care, evaluates progress, documents care, and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams. The role also supports patients and families, colleagues, and the goals of the hospital and nursing department.

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 State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of experience required unless approved by an AVP-level leader or above.
For Hospital Care at Home, two years of acute care nursing experience are required.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing duties, possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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, respecting diversity.
Advocate for patients and families.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served 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.
Model professional practice 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 care requirements.
Coordinate care and delegate appropriately for a defined group of patients.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent manner that meets regulatory standards.
Demonstrate nursing competency and proficiency with patient care and unit equipment as required by the unit or department.
Prioritize ongoing 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 and unit-concern information to other healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate, 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 standards.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.