Registered Nurse (RN) Labor & Delivery PRN Nights

Orlando Health•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital, a new multi-specialty hospital in Polk County. The hospital will offer dedicated labor and delivery services, with a neonatal intensive care unit planned to open shortly after the hospital opens. The nurse provides care to patients requiring complex assessment, therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance. This PRN night-shift role is part of the hospital’s opening team.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
At least 1 year of experience, unless an exception is approved by an AVP level or above.
At least 1 year of Labor and Delivery RN experience.
Current Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses; evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Use patient information and assessment data to anticipate and respond to changing conditions, prioritize care, and take evidence-based action.
Monitor and adjust specialized patient-care equipment and interpret and document electronic displays.
Respond to life-threatening situations according to nursing standards and protocols; recognize serious conditions and notify a physician or take preplanned emergency measures.
Provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Coordinate care for a defined group of patients and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with regulatory standards.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage unit care.
Advocate for patients and families, respect diversity, and provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician; support and mentor staff, new team members, and students.
Promote hospital and nursing department goals and strategies and participate in committees, peer review, mentoring, coaching, and performance improvement.
Maintain competency in nursing skills and unit equipment, comply with policies, and maintain punctual attendance.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff development, department, and nursing committee meetings; identify professional development needs and pursue continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.