Intermediate Medical Care Unit, Registered Nurse, Variable Full-Time Days

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Free college education programs

Retirement savings

Paid paternity leave

Fertility benefits

Backup elder and childcare

Pet insurance

PTO/Holidays

Best Places to Work in Healthcare (Mod

Job summary

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital in Clermont, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Medical Care Unit. The role focuses on high-acuity patient care with a collaborative team in a community hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have an approved nursing program credential, Florida RN licensure, BLS, and 1 year of RN experience, preferably in stepdown/IMCU areas. Full-time schedule with day shifts and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Florida RN license or eligibility and BLS/CPR certification.
• 1 year of RN experience; stepdown/IMCU experience preferred.
• Must meet Orlando Health competencies and policies.

Responsibilities

• Care for high-acuity patients with complex needs using evidence-based practices.
• Respond to life‑threatening situations and coordinate care with the team.
• Monitor equipment, interpret monitors, and document patient data accurately.
• Develop and adjust care plans with patient and family involvement.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

Critical care

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

RN education program

Tools

EMR systems

Cardiac monitors

Job description

Status: Full‑Time

Department: Intermediate Medical Care Unit

Schedule: Days

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

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.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay with evening, night, and weekend shift differentials where applicable.
• All Inclusive Benefits starting Day One: student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup 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.
• Licensure/Certification: Maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or NLC. Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC required for certain areas.
• Experience: 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required. Stepdown, PCU, or IMCU experience strongly preferred.
• Other Requirements: Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.

Responsibilities

• 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, interprets and records electronic displays such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, 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 takes pre‑planned emergency measures when a Physician is not immediately available.
• Assesses patient’s needs and develops or 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 appropriate to the age of the patients served on the 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 growth and development principles over the lifespan, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their 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.
• 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 according to 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 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

• 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.