Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit at Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health•Lake Mary, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital provides nursing care for patients requiring complex assessments and therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous vigilance. The nurse monitors patients’ conditions, responds to changing needs, operates and adjusts specialized equipment, and develops and evaluates individualized plans of care. The role also includes coordinating and documenting care, collaborating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, supporting patients and families, and contributing to professional development and quality improvement. This is a variable full-time position scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, in the LMH ICU.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet 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.
At least one year of experience is required unless an AVP-level or higher leader approves an exception.

Nice To Haves

ICU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.
Use patient information and assessment data to anticipate and respond to rapidly changing conditions.
Prioritize information and take decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action.
Monitor and adjust specialized patient equipment and interpret and document electronic displays, including pressure readings and cardiac rhythms.
Respond to life-saving situations in accordance with nursing standards and protocols.
Assess, monitor, and recognize serious changes in patient condition; notify a physician or take preplanned emergency measures when necessary.
Develop and revise individualized plans of care and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Advocate for patients and families and build respectful relationships with team members and customers.
Provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage unit or department care.
Coordinate care and delegate appropriately to team members based on patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with regulatory standards.
Communicate patient condition and unit concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.
Maintain competency in nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment.
Identify and resolve problems, prioritize care, and follow evidence-based standards of care.
Maintain awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights, and provide a compassionate therapeutic environment.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership to support new team members and students.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to continuous improvement of care quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in or lead nursing practice and performance-improvement committees, peer review, mentoring, and coaching.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
Attend staff development, 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.