RN, Acute Care - Surgical Oncology

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

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks an RN for Acute Care in the Surgical Oncology Stepdown Unit 9LP at Orlando Regional Medical Center. You will provide nursing care for acute conditions, coordinate care, and support patients and families in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have Florida RN licensure, BLS, and unit-specific certifications as required, with 1 year of acute care experience and willingness to work night shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC required for certain areas; NRP for NICU.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for Hospital Care at Home duties.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and develops an individualized plan of care.
• Respects diversity and collaborates with team members.
• Acts as patient and family advocate.
• Provides age-appropriate nursing care on assigned unit.
• Functions as preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or clinician when needed.
• Communicates with medical staff to plan and manage care.
• Delivers patient care with a compassionate, evidence-based approach.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient care and treatments.

Education

Graduate of nursing school

Job description

Position Summary

Administers 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.

RN, Acute Care

Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC)

Surgical Oncology Stepdown Unit 9LP

3x12 Nightshift - Day

-Time

Position Summary

Administers 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.

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

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 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.