RN, Ambulatory Care

Overview

RN, Ambulatory Care

Orland Health Bayfront Hospital

St. Petersburg, FL

BHMG Oncology Surgical Clinic

Full‑Time | Day Shift

Administers patient care in an area where patients come for treatment and typically return home the same day or care takes place in a post‑acute transitional care setting.

• Utilize the unique knowledge, skills, and competencies required in ambulatory care nursing practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health‑related situational problems and/or support end‑of‑life care.
• Assess patients’ needs and apply current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence‑based practice when developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• Prescribe, delegate, coordinate, and document patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, including patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
• Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit‑specific requisite skills.
• Prioritize patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence‑Based Practice Standards of Care.
• Practice effective problem identification and resolution.
• Delegate tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s qualifications and scope of practice.
• Communicate appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health‑care team members.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment for both patients and family.
• Integrate patient and family education throughout the delivery of care.
• Participate in Process Improvement activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the quality of health‑care practice and organizational outcomes.
• Participate and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.
• Participate in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
• Practice efficient use of supplies and maintain a clean, safe, and organized unit.
• Provide input into staff development needs, hospital and/or nursing committees, nursing research activities, and performance management activities of co‑workers and self.
• Assume responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Maintain current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC required for certain areas.
• One year of experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.
• Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.