RN, Acute Care - PICC Vascular Access

Position Summary

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 assessment. The role supports the ongoing demand for PICC lines, midlines, and IV placements. The team also places approximately 1,400 peripheral IVs (PIVs) each month.

RN, ACUTE CARE

Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC)

Vascular Access Unit

Full‑Time – 3 x 12s – Dayshift

• 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 required for certain areas; NRP required for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to perform job duties for Hospital Care at Home in‑home nursing.

1 year of experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.

• Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses; evaluates patient progress toward expected outcomes.
• Builds respectful relationships with all team members and customers, respecting diversity.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patients served on the assigned unit/department.
• Serves as 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 growth and development principles over the life span; assesses patient data and interprets necessary information to identify each patient’s age‑specific needs.
• Coordinates care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.
• Documents patient care consistently, meeting all required and regulatory standards—including 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 patient needs and the team member’s appropriate scope of practice.

• Communicates relevant information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and 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.