RN, Acute Care-OBSERVATION UNIT-Nights-Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital, Lakeland, FL

Orlando Health•Lakeland, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN, Acute Care administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where patients receive active treatment for an injury, illness, medical condition, or post-intervention needs. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises individualized care plans, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, and provides care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs. This role is part of the opening team at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital in Lakeland, Florida. The shift is nights, 36 hours per week.

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.
One year of experience required unless approved by an AVP-level leader or above.
For Hospital Care at Home, two years of acute care nursing experience are required.
Must meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses; evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Act as a patient and family advocate and provide compassionate, therapeutic care.
Provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
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 care.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and in the use of patient-care and unit equipment.
Prioritize care according to evidence-based standards, identify problems, and work toward their resolution.
Communicate relevant information about patient conditions and unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Maintain awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education staff and nursing leaders to support the transition of new team members and students.
Participate in professional development, staff education, department and committee meetings, peer review, mentoring, coaching, and quality-improvement activities.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
For Hospital Care at Home Patient Care Hub functions, use TeleHealth technology to assess patients, conduct virtual visits, evaluate progress, identify potential deterioration, and collaborate with in-home clinical and support staff.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing functions, provide direct care in patients’ homes, travel within a designated geographical region, collaborate with the Patient Care Hub, respond to urgent or emergent needs as directed, and work autonomously.
For Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing functions, use virtual technology to connect with the Patient Care Hub and transport and deliver requested items, equipment, and medications, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.