Administer complex nursing care to patients in the Cardiovascular Operating Room, monitoring specialized equipment and responding to life-saving situations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and serve as a mentor or preceptor for other staff.
Position Summary
Facility
South
Lake
Hospital
Location:
Clermont,
FL
Status:
Full-Time
Department:
Cardiovascular
Operating
Room
Schedule:
Days
Title: Registered Nurse #LI-JM1 “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you." Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for over 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader.
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Benefits &
PERKS: Competitive Pay Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions. All Inclusive Benefits (start 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 South Lake Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. The Registered Nurse administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient setting where patients have an advanced illness or injury that routinely requires timely, intense, and complex care to stabilize and support the patient’s medical condition. These areas require a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio and highly trained team members with advanced skills.
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 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 of RN experience required; 1-2 years of Operating Room RN is a must for the role. Having 2+ years of experience in a Cardiovascular Operating Room is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and high-level continuous nursing vigilance.
Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.
Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient focused action.
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc.
Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
Observes, monitors, and assesses patients’ condition, recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious situations and calls Physician or takes preplanned emergency measures when Physician is not immediately available.
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 advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit/ department.
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 supports the 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 interprets the 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 consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards.
This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Requirements
Requires a nursing degree and current Florida RN licensure or NLC, along with BLS certification. Must have at least 1 year of RN experience and 1-2 years of Operating Room experience, with 2+ years in CVOR strongly preferred.
professional certificate
Patient Advocacy
Patient Assessment
Care Coordination
Operating Room Procedures
Critical Care
Emergency Response
Clinical Documentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Precepting
Evidence-Based Practice
Cardiovascular Nursing
Medical Equipment Monitoring
Benefits
Shift Differentials
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
Posting details
Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Clermont, Florida
Posted
Jun 26, 2026
Closes
Jun 26, 2027
Application
Employer website
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 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.
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 team to 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 contributes to 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.
Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
Practices efficient use of supplies 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.
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