Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse, Variable Full-Time Nights

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differentials

All-inclusive benefits from day one

Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Job summary

South Lake Hospital in Clermont, FL is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac PCU. This full-time night position requires acute care RN competencies and collaboration with the nursing and medical teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications include graduation from an approved nursing program, Florida RN license (or eNLC), BLS provider, and unit-specific certifications as required. Leadership roles and patient advocacy are emphasized within a supportive, patient-centered work

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
• Maintains Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas; NRP for NICU.
• 1 year RN experience; Cardiac or Medical Progressive Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and develops care plans based on progress and outcomes.
• Promotes cultural competency and collaborates with team, patients, and families.
• Acts as patient and family advocate within the care process.
• Provides care in the intermediate care unit with unit-specific competencies.
• Provides leadership as preceptor, charge nurse, or educator as applicable.
• Collaborates with the medical staff to implement comprehensive care plans.

Skills

RN competence

Cardiac care

Team communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

ACLS

NRP

PALS

TNCC

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse

Position Summary

• Facility: South Lake Hospital
• Location: Clermont, FL
• Status: Full-Time
• Department: Cardiac PCU
• Schedule: Nights
• Title: Registered Nurse

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay

• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

All Inclusive Benefits (start Day One)

• Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Employee-centric

• South Lake Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• 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).

Experience

• 1 year of RN experience required; Preferably in a Cardiac or Medical Progressive Care Unit.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assesses patient’s needs and develops or revises individualized care plans based on patient needs, responses to treatment, and clinical progress. Continuously evaluates the patient’s progress toward achieving expected outcomes.
• Promotes cultural competency and builds respectful, collaborative relationships with all team members, patients, and families, acknowledging and respecting diversity.
• Acts as a patient and family advocate, ensuring that their needs, preferences, and concerns are heard and addressed in the care process.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patients in the intermediate care unit, considering the specific needs of the patient population in this care setting.
• Serves in leadership roles, including as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician, supporting staff development and enhancing patient care delivery.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with medical staff and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans, managing patient care across the unit.
• Acts as a role model for clinical excellence and professionalism, supporting the hospital’s and nursing department’s goals, values, and strategic priorities.
• Demonstrates understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan, assessing and interpreting patient data relative to their age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Coordinates and delegates care effectively among team members for a defined patient group, ensuring that care is delivered efficiently and safely.
• Documents patient care consistently and accurately, in compliance with regulatory standards. This includes assessments, patient education, medication administration, treatments, and ensuring patient safety.
• Maintains competence in nursing skills and proficient use of patient care equipment specific to the intermediate care unit, in alignment with unit-specific protocols and required competencies.
• Prioritizes patient care based on critical needs, utilizing evidence-based practices to ensure optimal care delivery.
• Utilizes problem‑solving skills to identify, address, and resolve issues promptly, ensuring patient care is delivered safely and effectively.

Other Related Functions

• 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.
• 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.