RN, Ambulatory Care

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The RN, Ambulatory Care administers patient care in an area where patients come for treatment and typically return home the same day, or where care is provided in a post-acute transitional care setting. The nurse 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 as appropriate. The role involves assessing patients, developing and documenting individualized plans of care, providing education and treatments, administering medications, coordinating and delegating care, and maintaining a safe environment for patients and families. The nurse may serve as a clinical resource by precepting new hires and contributes to quality improvement, professional development, and organizational practice activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
One year of experience required unless an exception is approved by director level or above.
Maintain current Registered Nurse licensure in Florida or a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
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.
Serve as a clinical resource by precepting new hires.
Assess patients’ needs and apply current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to develop individualized plans of care.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served and apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
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 patient care 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 into care delivery.
Participate in assigned process improvement activities.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
Maintain punctual and reasonably regular attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of others and to continuous improvement in healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and potentially lead unit- or organization-level nursing practice and performance improvement committees.
Participate in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice or role performance.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized unit.
Provide input regarding staff development needs, hospital and nursing committees, nursing research, and performance management activities.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.