Orlando Health·Clermont, Florida
The corporate float nurse will travel between designated hospital facilities to provide patient care across various units including MS, PCU, and ICU. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Orlando Health is a 3,200-bed system that includes 15 wholly-owned hospitals and emergency departments; rehabilitation services, cancer institutes, heart institutes, imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, physician offices for adults and pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patient behavioral health facility, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care.
Nearly 4,200 physicians, representing more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs nearly 22,000 team members.
Areas of clinical excellence are orthopedics, heart and vascular, cancer care, neurosciences, surgery, pediatric specialties, neonatology, women’s health and trauma.
We're hiring for MS Nights, PCU Days/Nights and ICU Days!
Must have one year of experience in any of those units!
As a member of the corporate float pool, you will float to each of the adult in-patient units within the system: MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO BOTH HOSPITALS: South Lake Hospital (SLK) 1900 DON WICKHAM DR CLERMONT, Florida 34711 AND
LakeLand Highlands (coming Soon) 4000 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD LAKELAND, Florida 33812
Must be willing and able to work at any Orlando Health facility as determined necessary by the Corporate Staffing Office.
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 the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit.
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 age-specific needs.
Prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner including, but 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 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.
Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family.
Integrates patient and family education throughout the delivery of care.
Participates in process improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
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.
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Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.
Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
Collaborates with management team to identify professional development needs.
Serves on hospital, department, and/or nursing committees as required.
One (1) year of acute care RN experience.
Candidates must hold a current Florida RN license or eNLC multistate license and possess at least one year of acute care nursing experience. Required certifications include BLS and relevant specialty certifications such as ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC depending on the patient population.
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
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