RN II-Ambulatory (Allergy, Lake Mary)

Nemours Children's Health • Lake Mary, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time RN II – Ambulatory to join our Allergy team in Lake Mary, Florida. At Nemours Children’s, nursing is about more than delivering clinical care. It is about partnering with children and their families, building trust, providing education, and helping each child achieve the healthiest possible future. As an RN II – Ambulatory, you will provide and coordinate pediatric nursing care while also taking on greater responsibility for program development, staff education, leadership, and the day-to-day management of an assigned program or specialty. This is an opportunity to grow your nursing career within an organization that is investing in its talent and building programs to meet the needs of the healthiest generations of children. Our culture supports and allows individuals to flourish, particularly those who bring energy, perseverance, and a willingness to take on challenges. If you like to teach, solve problems, develop programs, and be part of a story of growth, you will find opportunities to make a meaningful difference here.

The RN II – Ambulatory provides and coordinates individualized, evidence-based nursing care in partnership with the child, family, multidisciplinary care team, and appropriate community resources. The RN II manages a designated patient population, provides education and care coordination, and promotes continuity of care across services.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the RN II is responsible for the development and management of an assigned program or specialty. This includes establishing and evaluating program goals and objectives, supporting day-to-day operations, providing staff education and training, maintaining program documentation, and collaborating with leadership to develop policies, procedures, and initiatives that support program objectives.

The RN II uses sound clinical judgment and considers each patient’s developmental, cultural, ethnic, and religious values and beliefs when planning and delivering care. The RN II evaluates patient and family responses to interventions, communicates changes or concerns to the care team, and adjusts the plan of care as appropriate.

Requirements

• Florida RN license or compact license that includes Florida
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum one year of clinical experience required
• More than one year and up to three years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) preferred
• Specialty certification may be required or may need to be obtained within a specified period after hire, depending on the specialty
• Pediatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients within an assigned population using the nursing process and knowledge of pediatric growth and development, pathophysiology, and family dynamics.
• Develops and manages activities for an assigned program or specialty, makes appropriate clinical decisions, and works in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Plans, develops, and implements program goals and objectives in collaboration with leadership.
• Continuously evaluates program objectives and implements changes as needed to improve program effectiveness and meet evolving needs.
• Plans and conducts staff meetings to support compliance with established practices and keep associates informed of current standards.
• Develops appropriate training and orientation programs to support staff competency and development.
• Compiles and maintains accurate records, reports, and documentation of program activities to support program evaluation.
• Documents all aspects of nursing care accurately and appropriately.
• Provides leadership, staff education, and support to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Role models leadership by actively supporting and communicating our mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – Four levels of medical coverage are available, including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their families.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO will accrue according to your role and length of service. There are six paid holidays annually, and one day of paid volunteer time off.
• Paid Parental Leave – New parents receive six weeks of paid leave at 100% of pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Reimbursement available on approved courses to a maximum of $5,250.
• Retirement Savings Plan – There is a 403(b) plan with immediate participation and matching contributions. A 457(b) program is available for highly compensated associates.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance – Basic Life Insurance is paid equal to one time your annual salary, up to a maximum of $500,000.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability – All associates are automatically covered by our short-term disability coverage with income protection for disabilities caused by illness, accident, or injury that are not work-related, at 60% of your salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level