RN (Nights) - Med/Tele - Dr. P. Phillips Hospital

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN administers patient care in an acute-care hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where patients receive active treatment for an injury, illness, medical condition, or post-intervention needs. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized plans of care, and evaluates progress toward expected outcomes. The role includes coordinating care for a defined group of patients, delegating tasks appropriately, documenting care, and collaborating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams.

The RN provides age-appropriate, compassionate care; advocates for patients and families; supports a therapeutic environment; and practices in accordance with evidence-based standards, legal requirements, patient rights, and Orlando Health policies. The nurse may serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician, and helps transition and support new team members or students.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
• Maintain a current Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• One year of experience required.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC certification may be required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses; evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
• Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, respecting diversity.
• Advocate for patients and 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 conduct and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
• Coordinate care for a defined group of patients and delegate appropriately to other team members.
• Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment as required by the unit or department.
• Prioritize care on an ongoing basis in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
• Identify and resolve problems effectively.
• Delegate tasks and duties in accordance with patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
• Communicate relevant information about patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
• Provide compassionate care and a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Collaborate with the education department and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members and/or students.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Onsite state-of-the-art fitness facility, tranquility space, and wellness activities at the Team Member Wellness Center.
• Competitive pay; evening, night, and weekend shift differentials for qualifying positions.
• Benefits available starting day one, including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO, and holidays.
• Benefits are offered to full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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