RN Ambulatory Care-Pre Admin Testing-Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

Orlando Health•Lakeland, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health is expanding its System of Care with the opening of Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital in Summer 2026. This state-of-the-art, seven-story, multi-specialty hospital will be a 550,000 square-foot healthcare hub serving patients in Polk County and beyond. The hospital will feature 300+ inpatient beds, 69 emergency and observation beds, 11 operating rooms, four cardiac interventional suites, and dedicated labor and delivery services including a NICU. It will offer comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services, as well as advanced surgical procedures. This is an opportunity to join the opening team and shape the future of healthcare in the region.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department
Maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.

Nice To Haves

Pre post surgical care highly preferred
RN for PAT/PRC at LHH necessary to evaluate and prepare patient's for surgery.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the unique knowledge, skills, and competencies required in ambulatory care nursing practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems and/or support end-of-life care.
Assesses patients’ needs and applies current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based nursing practice when developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs.
Prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner. This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requisite skills.
Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.
Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family.
Integrates patient and family education throughout the delivery of care.
Participates in Process Improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the quality of health care practice and organizational outcomes.
Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.
Provides input into staff development needs, hospital and/or nursing committees, nursing research activities, and performance management activities of co-workers and self.
Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
Performs all other duties as assigned.