Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Care Unit - FULL TIME/DAYS - OR - Operating Room
Company: Orlando Health
Location: Ocoee
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Care Unit - FULL
TIME/DAYSPosition Summary
Health Central Hospital, located in Ocoee, FL is seeking an
ambitious registered nurse looking to start or further their career
within our Surgical Care Unit.
With leaders dedicated to their team's skillset development and
career growth, the choice is clear on where you'll decide to build
the solid foundation of your career!
In this Registered Nurse role, you will: administer patient care in
an area in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where an
acute care patient receives active treatment for an injury, episode
of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with
assessment.
About Health Central's Surgical Care Unit:
* The Surgical Care Unit is a 43-bed unit on the 5th floor of
Health Central Hospital.
* SCU provides nursing care to the acutely ill adult to geriatric
patient meeting condition and/or diagnosis requirements for the
acute care setting. Services include care of the complex medical
patient and general, gynecological, colorectal, bariatric, plastic,
urological and all other surgical patient pre- and post-operatively
meeting admission criteria for medical/surgical acuity level.
* Telemetry cardiac monitoring is provided for patients as ordered
by the physician
Shift:
FULL TIME, three 12-hour shifts
Days (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
Beginning on day ONE, Orlando Health nurses enjoy:
Nearly five weeks of annual paid time off
FREE tuition through our Preferred Education Program
$6,000 toward repayment of student loans over five years
NCLEX exam reimbursement
Free CEUs for RN license
Reimbursement for specialty certifications
Backup childcare and eldercare
Shared governance opportunities
Compassionate leadership
Supportive work environment, including wellness and resilience
programs
Discounted rates for auto and pet insurance
....and more!
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
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.
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.
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