RN, Ambulatory Care

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN, Ambulatory Care administers patient care in an ambulatory setting where patients typically receive treatment and return home the same day, or in a post-acute transitional care setting. The role uses ambulatory nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems, and support end-of-life care when needed. The nurse assesses patients, develops individualized plans of care, provides age-appropriate care, and coordinates and documents patient care. The position also contributes to staff development, quality improvement, professional practice, and organizational outcomes. The position is with the Orlando Health Lake Mary Imaging Center, located at 5151 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Windemere, FL. It is full-time, day shift.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Use ambulatory care nursing knowledge and skills 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 use current ambulatory 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 patient-care and unit equipment as required by the unit.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care and 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 conditions and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families and integrate patient and family education into care.
Participate in assigned process-improvement activities.
Maintain awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights and comply with regulatory and accrediting standards.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to others’ knowledge and skills 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 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 on staff development, hospital or nursing committees, nursing research, and performance management activities.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Perform other assigned duties.