Registered Nurse RN * New and Experienced * - Bariatric Unit - ORMC - Days

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Childcare Assistance

Fertility Benefits

Adoption Assistance

Scholarship for Family Members

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Bariatric Surgery unit at ORMC. This role involves providing compassionate patient care, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with medical professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a valid RN license for Florida, current BLS certification, and preferably one year of nursing experience. Benefits include a Retirement Savings Plan and Education Assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Must have current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Preferred 1 year experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Serve as a patient and family advocate.
• Communicate and collaborate with the medical staff.
• Document patient care meeting all required standards.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Collaboration

Nursing competencies

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Position Summary

Location

ORMC 52 W. Underwood St. Orlando, FL 32809

Status

Full Time, three 12 hour shifts

Shift

Days 7 am - 7 pm

Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery is a 16-bed unit specializing in bariatric and metabolic surgery. We see surgeries such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and various conversions/revisions. We also work with three of the top bariatric surgeons in the world. This unit is ideal for those who enjoy partnering with patients to help achieve desired health goals and helping facilitate positive patient experiences.

ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research, and service excellence.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan


• Education Assistance programs, Tuition reimbursement, and Student Loan repayment,


• Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave


• Back-up Childcare, Elder Care, and Pet Care


• Fertility Benefits, up to $25K lifetime maximum


• Adoption Assistance, up to $15K per child toward eligible expenses


• Orlando Health Way Scholarship for Family Members

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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 knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients 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.


• Delegatestasks 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.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLCmultistate RN license


• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Experience

• 1 year experience preferred