RN, Ambulatory Care

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

3d

About The Position

The Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Vascular Access Team is seeking a Registered Nurse to administer patient care in an outpatient setting where patients typically return home the same day, or in a post-acute transitional care setting. The role supports pediatric phlebotomy and vascular access needs for infants, children, and adolescents, including difficult blood collection and care for patients with complex clinical or vascular access needs.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position requires graduation from an approved school of nursing, current RN licensure in Florida or through the Nurse Licensure Compact, current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification, and one year of experience unless approved by a director or above. ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required for certain areas.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
• Maintain current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong pediatric venipuncture skills.
• Experience caring for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Experience with difficult vascular access.
• Competency or experience with ultrasound-guided peripheral vascular access.
• Experience accessing implanted ports and central venous access devices.
• Knowledge of specimen collection, processing, handling, and transportation requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with phlebotomy, nursing, laboratory, and interdisciplinary clinical teams.
• Strong communication skills with pediatric patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Support the pediatric phlebotomy team with blood specimen collection for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Perform venipuncture using age-appropriate, patient-centered techniques to promote comfort, safety, and successful specimen collection.
• Assist phlebotomists with challenging blood collections, including safely positioning and supporting pediatric patients when needed.
• Use ultrasound-guided vascular access techniques for difficult venipuncture and complex blood draw cases.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of laboratory and blood collection supplies and proactively communicate supply needs.
• Assist with specimen labeling, processing, preparation, and timely shipment or routing to the appropriate testing facility.
• Collaborate with laboratory, nursing, and clinical teams to support efficient patient flow and minimize care delays.
• Follow infection-prevention, patient-identification, specimen-handling, and safety practices.
• Access and manage implanted ports for blood collection in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform blood draws from central venous access devices and provide appropriate central-line care.
• Assist with urinary catheterization procedures when needed for specimen collection.
• Perform viral and bacterial nasal swab collections.
• Provide additional nursing support for patients with complex clinical or vascular access needs.

Benefits

• Career-growing free education programs and well-being services.
• Benefits begin on day one.
• Competitive pay, with evening, night, and weekend shift differentials for qualifying positions.
• Student loan repayment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Backup elder and childcare.
• Pet insurance.
• All-inclusive benefits for full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed