RN, Acute Care-Surgical Unit-Nights-Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital, Lakeland, FL

Orlando Health•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN, Acute Care-Surgical Unit administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute care patients receive active treatment for an injury, illness, medical condition, or post-intervention needs. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, coordinates care, and documents care in accordance with required and regulatory standards. This position is for the night shift at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital in Lakeland, Florida. The RN provides age-appropriate, compassionate care; advocates for patients and families; collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams; and delegates tasks according to patient needs and team members’ qualifications. The nurse may serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician, and contributes to professional development, quality improvement, and organizational outcomes. Med-surg experience of over one year is highly preferred.

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 experience, unless approved by an AVP level or above.
Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
Maintain professional nursing skills and continuing education.

Nice To Haves

Med-surg experience of over one year is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit or department.
Serve as a patient and family advocate and provide a compassionate, therapeutic environment.
Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage patient care and unit needs.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards and apply effective problem identification and resolution.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and the use of unit-specific patient care equipment.
Communicate patient condition and unit concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.
Support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies and serve as a role model for staff.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to support the transition of new team members and students.
Contribute to continuous improvement in healthcare quality and organizational outcomes, including participation in or leadership of practice and performance-improvement committees.
Participate in peer review, mentoring, coaching, staff development, and professional development activities.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.