RN, Ambulatory Care

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN, Ambulatory Care provides nursing care in the OHJOI Pre-Surgical Evaluation Department at Jewett Orthopedic Institute - Hospital. The role uses ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems, and support end-of-life care. The nurse assesses patients, develops individualized plans of care, coordinates and documents care, provides education and treatment, and helps maintain a safe environment for patients and families. The nurse also serves as a clinical resource by precepting new hires and participates in assigned process improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
Maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida or through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of experience required unless approved by director level or above.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required for certain areas.

Responsibilities

Use ambulatory care nursing knowledge, skills, and competencies to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems, and support end-of-life care.
Precept new hires and serve as a clinical resource.
Assess patient needs and use current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to develop individualized plans of care.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
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 as defined by unit-specific requirements.
Prioritize care on an ongoing basis in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
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 condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families.
Integrate patient and family education throughout care delivery.
Participate in process improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.