Registered Nurse - Endoscopy - Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care in the Endoscopy department at Bayfront Hospital in Saint Petersburg. The role involves caring for patients with advanced illnesses or injuries who may require timely, intense, and complex care, advanced nursing skills, and continuous vigilance. The nurse assesses patient conditions, develops and revises individualized care plans, delivers evidence-based interventions, monitors specialized equipment, and responds to emergencies. The role also includes coordinating and documenting care, collaborating with medical and interdisciplinary teams, supporting patients and families, and contributing to staff development and quality improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Maintain a current Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
At least one year of RN experience.
Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.

Nice To Haves

Endoscopy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.
Use patient information and assessment data to anticipate and respond to changing conditions.
Prioritize information and take timely, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action.
Monitor and adjust specialized patient-care equipment and interpret and record electronic displays.
Respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols.
Observe and assess patients, recognize serious situations, and contact a physician or take preplanned emergency measures when necessary.
Assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care.
Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, advocate for patients and families, and provide a compassionate therapeutic environment.
Provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
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 the unit or department.
Serve as a role model and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate tasks appropriately based on patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of unit-specific patient-care equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards and practice effective problem identification and resolution.
Communicate relevant patient-condition information and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Recognize legal issues and patients’ rights.
Work with the education department and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to others’ knowledge and skills and to ongoing improvement in healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and potentially lead nursing practice and performance-improvement committees.
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/or nursing committee meetings.
Partner with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.