RN, Observations Unit- Orlando Regional Medical Center

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Orlando Health, Inc. through Orlando Regional Medical Center is seeking a licensed registered nurse for the Clinical Observation Unit.

This position is a Variable Full Time - Nights role caring for med/surg, observation, and progressive care patients admitted from ED or direct from physician offices. Ideal candidates have 1 year of experience and hold Florida RN licensure with BLS; ACLS/NRP/PALS/TNCC may be required for certain areas.

Formación

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.

Responsabilidades

• Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
• Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses.
• Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
• Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards.

Educación

RN degree / Nursing Diploma

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The Clinical Observation Unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is a 40-bed, multidiverse acuity unit providing care for med surg, observation, and progressive care level patients. Our patients are typically admitted from the Emergency Department or as direct admissions from their physician’s office, with stays ranging from 8 to 48 hours.

This fast-paced environment offers variety and continuous learning opportunities, making it ideal for nurses who thrive on change and challenge. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to delivering exceptional care. We also provide opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organization. If you’re looking for a role where every day brings something new and you can make a meaningful impact.

Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment.

This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with more than one year of experience.

Status: Variable Full Time -Nights

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
• Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses.
• Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/ department.
• Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the 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 data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age- specific needs.
• Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
• 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 the 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 healthcare 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).

Experience

• 1 year experience required