Administers patient care in an outpatient cardiology setting, focusing on wellness promotion and health restoration. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating treatments and education.
Requirements summary
Requires graduation from an approved school of nursing and a current Florida RN license or NLC. Candidates must have BLS certification and typically 1 year of experience.
professional certificateCare PlanningMedication AdministrationProcess ImprovementPatient AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceProblem IdentificationPatient EducationPatient SafetyEvidence-Based PracticeAmbulatory Care NursingCardiology CareClinical Delegation
Job description
Position Summary
At Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, our renowned cardiologists, heart and vascular surgeons, and cardiovascular professionals work together to provide award-winning care in 40 specialties, using the latest in diagnostic imaging and treatment options. Our multidisciplinary team includes more than 70 physicians in 24 locations across Central Florida, spanning Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Highlands and Okeechobee counties. As a part of Orlando Health, the Heart and Vascular Institute includes a network of community and specialty hospitals with more than 4,000 providers. Orlando Health | Choose Well
Position Summary
Administers patient care in an area where patients come for treatment and typically return home the same day or care takes place in a post-acute transitional care setting. Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vison 403(b) Retirment Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance 100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursment & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start day one
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Utilizesthe unique knowledge, skills, and competenciesrequired in ambulatory care nursing practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems and/or support end-of-life care.
Assesses patients’ needs and applies current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based nursing practice when developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
Demonstratesthe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’sstatus and interpretsthe necessary information needed to identify each patient’srequirementsrelative to age-specific needs.
Prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner. This includes but is notlimited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patientsafety.
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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Family Care
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Car Insurance
Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
Delegatestasks and dutiesto healthcare team membersin accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concernsto other health care team members.
Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family.
Integrates patient and family education throughoutthe delivery of care.
Participatesin ProcessImprovement activities as assigned.
Demonstrates awareness oflegal issues, patients’ rights and compliance with the standards ofregulatory and accrediting agencies.
Maintainsreasonably 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 continuousimprovement 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.
Participates in 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 unit.
Provides input into staff development needs, hospital and/or nursing committees, nursing research activities, and performance management activities of co-workers and self.
Assumesresponsibility 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 requirementsfor Orlando Health and unit/department. Licensure/Certification
Maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.
Experience
1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.
