RN, Observations Unit- Orlando Regional Medical Center

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Observation Unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center is a 40-bed, multidiverse-acuity unit caring for medical-surgical, observation, and progressive-care patients. Patients are typically admitted from the Emergency Department or directly from a physician’s office, with stays generally lasting 8 to 48 hours. This fast-paced setting offers variety, continuous learning, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The position provides bedside nursing care to acute-care patients receiving active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs. It is intended for licensed registered nurses with more than one year of experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
At least 1 year of experience.
Current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.

Responsibilities

Administer bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
Assess patients’ needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses.
Evaluate patients’ progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, respecting diversity.
Advocate for patients and their families.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit or department.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage the unit or department.
Model professional practice for staff and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care for a defined group of patients and delegate tasks appropriately to team members.
Document patient care consistently and in accordance with required and regulatory standards, including assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and the use of patient-care and unit equipment required by the department.
Prioritize care on an ongoing basis 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 information about patient conditions and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with the education department and nursing leadership to support the transition of new team members and students.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and standards.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.