RN, Advanced Care - Digestive Health Procedural

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN, Advanced Care - Digestive Health Procedural position is with the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute, a specialty institute offering coordinated evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for digestive tract and gastrointestinal conditions. The nurse will work in the Motility Procedural Center at the institute’s downtown Orlando facility, located at 1305 Kuhl Avenue, DHI CARE, 2nd floor. This fast-paced specialty has a collaborative team of providers and team members. The role includes performing non-sedated esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, pH impedance testing, and biofeedback therapy. On-the-job training and procedure-specific competencies are provided, with support from the team.

The professional nurse provides complex patient care, assesses and responds to changing patient conditions, coordinates care, and collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff. The nurse also contributes to education, professional development, quality improvement, and organizational outcomes. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts.

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 1 year of experience, unless approved by AVP level or above.
• Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
• ACLS is required; additional certifications such as NRP, PALS, or TNCC are required in certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients requiring complex assessment, therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous vigilance.
• Use assessment information to anticipate and respond to changes in patient condition, taking evidence-based, patient-focused action.
• Monitor and adjust specialized patient-care equipment and interpret and document electronic displays.
• Respond to life-saving situations in accordance with nursing standards and protocols.
• Observe and assess patients, recognize serious situations, and contact a physician or take planned emergency measures when necessary.
• Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
• Advocate for patients and families and provide compassionate, therapeutic care while respecting diversity and patients’ rights.
• Provide age-appropriate care based on 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.
• Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain competency in nursing skills and unit equipment, prioritize care according to evidence-based standards, and address problems effectively.
• Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams about patient conditions and unit concerns.
• Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician; model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals.
• Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to support 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 health care quality and organizational outcomes.
• Participate in or lead nursing practice and performance-improvement committees, peer review, mentoring, and coaching.
• Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Attend staff development in-services, department and nursing committee meetings, and identify professional development needs with nursing leadership.
• Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Career-growing free education programs and well-being services for employees and their families.
• Benefits begin on day one.
• Flexibility wherever possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level