RN, Ambulatory Care

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN, Ambulatory Care administers nursing care in an ambulatory setting where patients generally receive treatment and return home the same day, or in a post-acute transitional care setting. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops individualized plans of care using current knowledge and evidence-based practice, and provides age-appropriate care. The role also includes patient and family education, care coordination and delegation, use of unit equipment, and contribution to quality improvement and professional practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet Orlando Health and unit or department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
One year of experience required unless waived by a director-level leader or above.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in Florida or through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
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 patient needs and apply current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to develop individualized plans of care.
Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served 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.
Prioritize patient care in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
Identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks and duties according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant patient-condition and unit information to 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.
Observe legal requirements, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to colleagues’ knowledge and skills and to continuous improvement in healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and may lead nursing-practice and performance-improvement committees at the unit or organizational level.
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, committees, nursing research, and performance management activities.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.