Registered Nurse (RN) - Arnold Palmer Hospital, Cardiology - Children's Pavilion

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

4h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse administers patient care in an ambulatory setting where patients typically receive treatment and return home the same day, or in a post-acute transitional care setting. The nurse uses ambulatory care expertise and evidence-based practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related problems, and support end-of-life care. The role includes assessing patients, developing individualized care plans, delivering and documenting care, educating patients and families, coordinating with the healthcare team, and contributing to quality improvement and professional development.

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 one year of experience, unless an exception is approved by a director level or above.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) licensure.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Use ambulatory care nursing knowledge and competencies to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems, and support end-of-life care.
• Serve as a clinical resource by precepting new hires.
• Assess patients’ needs and use current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
• Prescribe, delegate, coordinate, and document patient care, including assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
• Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment.
• Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care and identify and resolve problems effectively.
• Delegate tasks and duties to healthcare team members according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
• Communicate relevant information about patient conditions and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families, and integrate patient and family education into care.
• Participate in assigned process improvement activities and nursing practice or performance improvement committees.
• Follow legal requirements, patients’ rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Contribute to others’ knowledge and skills and to continuous improvement in healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
• Participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
• Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized unit.
• Provide input into staff development, committees, nursing research, and performance management activities.
• Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off, up to five weeks to start.
• Life insurance.
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
• Family care support for childcare, elder care, and pet care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Car insurance.
• Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt.
• Free career-growing education programs and well-being services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree