Registered Nurse (RN)- Medical Nursing Unit

Clinical Observation Unit Nurse

The Clinical Observation Unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is a 40-bed, multidiverse acuity unit providing care for med surg, observation, and progressive care level patients. Our patients are typically admitted from the Emergency Department or as direct admissions from their physician's office, with stays ranging from 8 to 48 hours. This fast-paced environment offers variety and continuous learning opportunities, making it ideal for nurses who thrive on change and challenge. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to delivering exceptional care. Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment. This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with more than one year of experience.

Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.

Assesses patients' needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses.

Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/department.

Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.

Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the 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 data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.

Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the 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.

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 healthcare team members.

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.

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.

• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU).
• Orlando Health