Registered Nurse (RN)- Health Central Medical Care Unit- Days

ORLANDO HEALTH – HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITAL

Located in Ocoee, Florida, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital is a 252‑bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute‑care facility that has served west Orange County for more than 70 years. Services range from 24/7 emergency care to cardiovascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery and more. The hospital holds accreditations in bariatric surgery, spine surgery, stroke, and hip and knee joint replacement, and earned 2024‑25 High Performing Hospital ratings in five areas – COPD, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, and hip replacement – and 2024 Top Teaching Hospital recognition from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health – Health Central is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award‑winning hospitals, ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Our team honors our 100‑year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care. We offer benefits from day one, including free education programs, well‑being services, and flexibility. Position Summary Administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where an acute‑care patient receives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, medical condition, or post‑intervention situation. Responsibilities Essential Functions Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses, evaluating progress toward 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 age‑appropriate care for patients served on the 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 developmental principles over the life span, assessing data reflective of patient status and interpreting information to identify age‑specific needs. Coordinates 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, including 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 patient needs and team member capabilities and qualifications. Other Related Functions The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others and continuous improvement of 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 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 the 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, and TNCC are required for certain areas; NRP required for NICU. Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to perform job duties for Hospital Care at Home or in‑home nursing. Experience 1 year of experience required unless approved by AVP level or above. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orlando Health