Nemours Children's Health
Location
Orlando, Florida
The Registered Nurse implements the patient care delivery model for patients and their families, utilizing clinical judgment and engaging in multidisciplinary collaboration. Responsibilities include the observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
An ASN is required along with an active Florida or multi-state RN license. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months of RN experience, preferably in a pediatric specialty area.
"Practice of professional nursing" means the performance of those acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon applied principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) The observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care; health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured, or infirm; and the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness of others (b) The administration of medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments (c) The supervision and teaching of other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the acts The Registered Nurse implements the patient care delivery model for the patient and their family Clinical Judgment Utilize policies, procedures, guidelines, and reliable methods to make clinical practice decisions Independently develop, implement, evaluate, and modify clinical practice matching formal knowledge with critical thinking and nursing skills Collect and interpret complex patient data with clinical events to make clinical decisions to meet individual patient and family needs Recognize and respond to the dynamic situation while sorting out extraneous detail and exercises clinical judgment based on an immediate grasp of the whole picture for the patient population of the assigned clinical area Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration, proactively seek expert consultation, and delegate to other clinicians, as appropriate, while using evidence-based guidelines Clinical Inquiry Demonstrate knowledge seeking behaviors and identify clinical questions. Seek advice, resources, and/or education opportunities to improve patient care Participate in the research process and implement changes in practice based upon the evidence Caring Practices Create a safe, compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients, family, and Associates Promote comfort and healing and prevent unnecessary suffering with vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness Develop professional and trusting relationships that facilitate patient/family coping while maintaining appropriate boundaries Response to Diversity Recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences into the provision of patient and family centered care, including cultural, spiritual, gender/gender identity, lifestyle, race, ethnicity, linguistic, socioeconomic status, age, developmental, and values Demonstrate effective methods of communication as required to meet the patient and family health care literacy needs Preserve and protect the confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights of patient and families, Acknowledge and adapt to the organizational culture and healthcare environment Advocacy/ Moral Agency Advocate on behalf of patients, families, and Associates while promoting adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses Act as resource for patients and families working towards resolution of ethical and moral issues. Initiate ethics consult when appropriate Serve as a moral agent in identifying and help to resolve ethical and clinical concerns within and outside the clinical setting Collaboration Work with patients, families, and Associates in a way that respectfully promotes each person's contributions toward developing and achieving optimal patient and family goals across the continuum Participate in team meetings and discussions regarding patient care and/or practice issues Involve intra- and inter-professional work with colleagues and community Participate in nursing/hospital governance, councils, committees, ad hoc teams and/or initiatives to improve clinical practice and patient care outcomes Systems Thinking Utilize appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible Develop, integrate, and apply strategies across the continuum of care that are driven by the unique needs and strengths of the patient and family Contribute to the development and revision of standards of care policies and procedures Facilitation of Learning Identify areas of educational needs and facilitate formal and informal learning for patients, families, Associates, and the community Assess patients and family's readiness to learn Utilize patient teaching plans that incorporate evidence based practice and evaluate effectiveness Seek out a mentor to facilitate individual professional growth Serve as a mentor, coach, preceptor, based upon unit needs and individual preferences and/or abilities Job Requirements ASN required Active Florida or multi-state RN license, required National certification in area of clinical specialty (preferred) Minimum of 6 months of RN experience required, experience in pediatric specialty area, preferred Following must be obtained prior to employment start date Valid American Heart Association BLS Certification; must be valid for 90 days post start date. Valid American Heart Association PALS Valid American Heart Association ACLS within 90 days of hire Employer Description Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org.
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