Emergency Department, Registered Nurse, Variable Full-Time Nights

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/Night shift differential

Benefits start Day One

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Orlando Health - South Lake Hospital in Clermont, FL is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This full-time night position supports a 3x12 schedule (7:00pm–7:00am) with shifts and weekend rotations, requiring a BSN preferred and Florida RN licensure with BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC are preferred based on patient population.

A minimum of 1 year ED RN experience is required; 2–3 years is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in Florida or NLC.
• Current BLS certification.
• Certifications in area of practice; preferred.
• May require ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC depending on patient population.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies with high-level nursing vigilance.
• Monitor and interpret patient data and vital signs; respond to life-saving situations.
• Coordinate care and delegate tasks to team members.
• Document care accurately meeting regulatory standards.

Skills

RN licensure in FL

BLS Certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP

TNCC

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse

“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary

Facility: South Lake Hospital

Location: Clermont, FL

Status: Full-Time

Department: Emergency Department

Schedule: Nights (7:00pm-7:00am)

Title: Registered Nurse

“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for over 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader.

Orlando Health - 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.

Shift:

3x12s on 7:00pm - 7:00am; Variable Nights and Rotating Weekends*

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certification in area of expertise; preferred.
• May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population:
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support(ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

Experience

A minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse is required; 2-3 years of experience in an Emergency Department setting is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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

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.