Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing in a Stepdown level unit or above.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in IV starts.
• Proficiency in port access.
• Proficiency in administering moderate sedation.
• Excellent assessment and troubleshooting skills for complex medical conditions related to planned procedures.
• Ability to independently manage patients before, during, and after procedures while recognizing critical-care needs and potential complications—collaborating with the multidisciplinary team as needed.
• Ability to respond onsite within 30 minutes of notification for emergent cases.
• Eight (8) on-call shifts are required within each 6-week schedule period.
• Four (4) closing shifts are required per 6-week schedule period.
• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Interventional Radiology, ICU, Stepdown, Cath, OR, or Emergency Nursing areas.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and high-level continuous nursing vigilance.
• Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient focused action.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc.
• Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
• Observes, monitors, and assesses patients’ condition, recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious situations and calls Physician or takes preplanned emergency measures when Physician is not immediately available.
• Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit/ department.
• Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
• Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs.
• Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.
• Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
• Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
• Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.
• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the quality of health care practice and organizational outcomes.
• Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.
• Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
• Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
• Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
• Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
• On-site pharmacy and discounted health services.
• Wellness incentives—earn up to $500/year.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match.
• Group life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
• Nearly five weeks of PTO—including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members.
• Family care support including fertility benefits (up to $25K), adoption assistance (up to $15K), backup child/elder/pet care, and virtual tutoring.
• “Preferred Education Program”: earn degrees or technical certificates with zero out-of-pocket costs.
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000/year) and student loan repayment ($1,200/year).
• Full career development resources: coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services.
• Access to discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more.