RN, Acute Care

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care in an acute-care hospital or inpatient/observation setting, assessing patients receiving active treatment for injury, illness, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs. This position is in the Med/Surg Neuro department at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. The unit provides care for patients with neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, head injuries, epilepsy, and other cognitive disorders. It is the area’s only Level 4 Epilepsy Center and uses advanced video EEG monitoring to support diagnosis and treatment. Patient ratios are 1:6, with Nursing Assistant and Charge RN support. Nurses validate telemetry rhythms each shift. The schedule is full-time, day shift, three 12-hour shifts. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a 480-bed teaching medical center serving St. Petersburg and surrounding communities. It is part of the Orlando Health system of care. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops and updates individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, coordinates and delegates care, and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team. The role also supports patients and families, contributes to staff development and quality improvement, and maintains professional, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
At least 1 year of RN experience; nurses with less than 1 year of experience are directed to explore Nurse Resident positions.
Current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses.
Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers while respecting diversity.
Advocate for patients and families.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of assigned patients.
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.
Interpret patient assessment information and identify age-specific care requirements.
Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate appropriately to team members.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and unit-specific patient-care equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
Identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks in accordance with patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant patient-condition and unit information to other healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education staff and nursing leadership to support new team members and students.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to colleagues’ knowledge and skills and to continuous improvement in healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and may lead unit- or organization-level 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, organized work area.
Attend staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
Work with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Validate telemetry rhythms each shift.