Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Registered Nurse

Position Summary Department: Vascular Access Team Status: Full-time Shift: Varies Title: Registered Nurse ORLANDO HEALTH DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando's growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine. The hospital is equipped with robotic surgical capabilities for colorectal, general, gynecologic and urologic surgeries and has earned Joint Commission certification for its total hip and knee replacement programs utilizing innovative, personalized technologies. Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a "Best Regional Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report. Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you. Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health - Dr. P. Phillips Hospital: * Competitive Pay: Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions. * All Inclusive Benefits: Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, and more for full time and part time employees. * Employee-centric: P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the 2020 "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare. * Committed to Community: Orlando Health provides more than $450 million in total value to the community in the form of charity care, community benefit programs and services, community building activities and more. * Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, vice president, Human Resources. "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued. 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 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 knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned. * 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. * 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. * 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 eNLC multistate 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). Experience * None required 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 eNLC multistate 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). Experience * None required Essential Functions * 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 knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned. * 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. * 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. * Performs all other duties as assigned.