Registered Nurse - RN - PCU Part Time Days

Orlando Health•Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute-care patients receive active treatment for injury, illness, a medical condition, or post-intervention needs. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized plans of care, monitors progress toward expected outcomes, and provides compassionate, age-appropriate care. The role includes coordinating care for a defined patient group, delegating tasks appropriately, documenting care in accordance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams. The nurse also contributes to staff development, professional practice, and continuous improvement of healthcare quality and organizational outcomes. This position is with Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital, a 119-bed acute care facility in Melbourne, Florida. The posting identifies the role as part-time, days. Benefits listed as available to full-time and part-time employees include student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, and PTO/holidays. Qualifying positions may receive evening, night, and weekend shift differentials.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
At least 1 year of experience, unless an exception is approved by an AVP-level leader or above.
Maintain a current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required for certain areas.

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.
Serve as a patient and family advocate.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients 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 interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage the unit or department effectively.
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 assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety-related care consistently and in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate nursing competencies and use patient-care and unit equipment as required by the unit or department.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based practice standards.
Identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks and duties according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant patient-condition information and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with the education department and nursing leadership to support the transition of 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 care quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and potentially lead nursing practice and performance-improvement committees at unit or organizational level.
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.
Work with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.