At Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, our renowned cardiologists, heart and vascular surgeons, and cardiovascular professionals work together to provide award-winning care in 40 specialties, using the latest in diagnostic imaging and treatment options. Our multidisciplinary team includes more than 70 physicians in 24 locations across Central Florida, spanning Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Highlands and Okeechobee counties.
As a part of Orlando Health, the Heart and Vascular Institute includes a network of community and specialty hospitals with more than 4,000 providers. Orlando Health | Choose Well
Administers patient care in an area where patients come for treatment and typically return home the same day or care is provided in a post-acute transitional care setting. Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vison 403(b) Retirment Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance 100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursment & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start day one .
Responsibilities Education Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department. License & 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, and TNCC are required for certain areas. Experience One (1) year of experience required unless approved by director level or above.
Qualifications
Utilizes the unique knowledge, skills, and competencies required in ambulatory care nursing practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems, and/or support end-of-life care. Serves as a clinical resource by precepting new hires. Assesses patients’ needs and applies current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based nursing practice when developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the information necessary to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs. Prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner.
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-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.
Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and families. Integrates patient and family education throughout the delivery of care. Participates in process improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. 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.
Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others and to the continuous improvement of the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes. Participates in 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 unit. Provides input into staff development needs, hospital and/or nursing committees, nursing research activities, and performance management activities of co-workers and self. Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
Performs all other duties as assigned.