Nemours Children's Health·Orlando, Florida
The Registered Nurse oversees daily shift operations and clinical team performance while providing direct patient care, including triage, assessment, and treatment. They are responsible for implementing the patient care delivery model, administering medications, and ensuring effective communication with families and the inter-professional team.
Nemours is seeking an RN (Urgent Care – Waterford Lakes) FULL-TIME to join our team in Orlando, Florida.
Nemours pediatric urgent care centers provide a kid-friendly, family-centered experience for families seeking urgent care services at night and on weekends.
With three centers conveniently located in the greater Orlando area, we deliver exceptional Nemours care to families where - and when - they need it most.
Registered nurse is a member of the clinic leadership-oversees clinical team and is accountable for daily shift operations.
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.
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.
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.
Determines and prioritizes the patients nursing care needs and maintains responsibility for directing aspects of care which are delegated to patient care team member.
Initiates, implements, and evaluates standards of care based on identified patient.
Consistently shows empathy, sensitivity and insight and is able to intervene in stressful situations.
Perform triage and discharge.
Obtain and perform lab tests on patient specimens.
Intravenous, intramuscular, venipunctures and catheterizations as per protocol and provider order.
Administer medications.
Perform and assist with splinting and procedures.
Follow orders per provider and company protocol, in a timely fashion with professionalism, courtesy, competence and accuracy.
Prioritizes patients based on acuity.
Discharges patient/family providing written and verbal instructions and ensuring understanding by parent/guardian/patient.
Involve self or provider for problems arising on shift with patients or parents.
Advocates on behalf of patients/families and personnel, promoting adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Acts as a resource for patients and families working towards resolution of ethical issues.
Initiate’s ethics consult when appropriate.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with nursing leaders and the inter-professionals within the hospital system.
Serve as a mentor, coach, or preceptor, based upon clinic needs.
Identify areas of educational needs and facilitate formal and informal learning for patients, families, Associates, and the community.
Job Requirements Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Minimum one year of experience required.
Three years of pediatric experience in specialty area, preferred.
Current Florida or multi-state Nursing license in good standing.
American Heart Association PALS Certification required.
Travel is required to other clinic locations.
Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes: Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision 403B with employer match Licensure, CME and dues allowance Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax.
Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure. #LI-MW1
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.
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing and a current Florida or multi-state nursing license. A minimum of one year of experience is required, along with American Heart Association PALS certification.
Market context
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