Registered Nurse - Nights - Labor Delivery - Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care in a hospital or inpatient setting for patients with advanced illness or injury who require timely, intense, and complex care. The role requires advanced nursing skills, continuous vigilance, and the ability to respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises individualized care plans, evaluates progress, and coordinates and delegates care for an assigned group of patients. The position includes monitoring specialized equipment and electronic displays, responding to life-saving situations, documenting care in accordance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The nurse also advocates for patients and families, supports colleagues and learners, contributes to quality improvement, and maintains professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
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

Labor and Delivery RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide complex patient assessment and therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.
Use assessment information to anticipate and respond to changing patient conditions and take timely, evidence-based action.
Monitor and adjust specialized patient-care equipment and interpret and record electronic displays, including cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, and oxygen pumps.
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 a physician is unavailable.
Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Coordinate care and delegate tasks for an assigned group of patients according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety activities in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Prioritize patient care using evidence-based standards and practice effective problem identification and resolution.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage 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 hospital and nursing department goals and serve as a role model for staff.
Collaborate with education staff and nursing leaders to support the transition of new team members and students.
Participate in nursing practice and performance improvement committees, peer review, mentoring, and coaching.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff development in-services, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings.
Maintain professional development and continuing education.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.