Registered Nurse- South Lake Hospital- MedSurg- Nights

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

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking an experienced registered nurse to administer patient care within Hospital Care at Home and in-home settings.

The role involves assessing patient needs, creating and updating care plans, and coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong advocacy for patients and families, effective communication with physicians and staff, and the ability to adapt care to age-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and state licensure required.
• BLS and area-specific certifications required.
• Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop/revise an individualized plan of care.
• Respect diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on the unit/department.
• Coordinate care and delegate tasks within the care team.
• Document patient care accurately meeting regulatory standards.
• Communicate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage care.

Skills

RN nursing experience

In-home nursing

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (FL or eNLC)

BLS Certification

ACLS/NRP/PALS/TNCC required in some areas

Job description

Position Summary

dministers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where an acute care patient receives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with assessment.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

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).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and has reliable transportation to travel to perform job duties for Hospital Care at Home In- home nursing

Experience

• 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.
• Hospital Care at Home – Two (2) years acute care nursing experience required