Registered Nurse - RN - Ortho Surgical​/PCU Nights

Acute Care RN

The acute care RN administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where an acute care patient receives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with assessment. Responsibilities include assessing patient's needs and developing/revising an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. The RN evaluates the patient's progress toward attaining expected outcomes, respects diversity by building respectful relationships, functions as a patient and family advocate, and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

The RN serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician. They communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department. The RN serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department's goals and strategies. They demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assess the data reflective of the patient's status, and interpret the necessary information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.

The RN coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients. They document patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards. The RN demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills. They prioritize patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.

The RN 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, and communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.

The RN demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families. They demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients' rights. The RN collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students. They maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

The RN maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the quality of health care practice and organizational outcomes. They participate and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement. The RN participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance. They practice efficient use of supplies and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

The RN attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings. They partner with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs and assume responsibility for one's own professional development and continuing education. They perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a graduate of an approved school of nursing, meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department, 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. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU). Must possess a valid driver's license and has reliable transportation to travel to perform job duties for Hospital Care at Home In-home nursing.

Experience:

1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above. Hospital Care at Home – Two (2) years acute care nursing experience required.