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The RN administers active treatment and care for acute patients in a hospital or observation setting. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, coordinating with medical staff, and documenting patient progress according to regulatory standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing with a current State of Florida or eNLC RN license and BLS certification. At least one year of experience is generally required, with two years required for Hospital Care at Home roles.
professional certificatePatient AdvocacyCare PlanningMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentProblem ResolutionPatient SafetyDelegationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPreceptingEvidence-Based PracticeAcute Care Nursing
Job description
Position Summary
“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you." About Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida’s Treasure Coast as a trusted healthcare provider for more than 50 years.
With the latest technology and a team of skilled healthcare professionals, we are committed to bringing the highest level of expert and compassionate care to the communities we serve.
With a full scope of care, we offer advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics and surgical services.
Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for our high-quality stroke care.
As further demonstration of our commitment to quality and safety, we have earned several additional industry recognitions.
Click Here to Learn More About: Sebastian River Hospital WHY ORLANDO HEALTH?
Competitive Pay Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One) Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
Employee-centric Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare.
Position Summary
The acute care RN administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where an acute care patientreceives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with assessment.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.
Evaluates the patient’s progresstoward 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.
Benefits
Retirement Savings
Competitive Pay
Paid Paternity Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Fertility Benefits
Student Loan Repayment
PTO/Holidays
Free College Education Programs
Back Up Elder And Childcare
Evening, Nights, And Weekend Shift Differentials
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 supportsthe 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 interpretsthe 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 consistentmanner 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 dutiesto healthcare team membersin accordance with the patient’s needs and the teammember’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 teamto 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.
Other Related Functions The professional nurse contributesto the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the quality of health care practice and organizational outcomes.
Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participatesin department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
Practices efficient use ofsupplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
Performs all other duties as assigned
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 eNLCmultistate 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
