Registered Nurse - Multisystem PCU - Nights - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Position Summary NATIONALLY RANKED * in 1 Adult Specialty * in 4 Children's Specialties REGIONALLY RANKED * #7 in Florida * Recognized in Central Florida * #2 in Orlando * #3 in Florida (Children's) * #12 in Southeast (Children's) HIGH PERFORMING * in 3 Adult Specialties * in 12 Procedures/Conditions Top Reasons to Work at Orlando Health Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers. 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. 6AC: Progressive Care Unit Our Progressive Team unit is a 20 bed, fast-paced multisystem unit on the 6th floor which operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. We serve adult patients that are acutely ill requiring complex nursing interventions. We see patients with Cardiac, Respiratory, Renal and GI conditions, as well as stable postoperative patients. Our PCU team fosters a culture of safety and an environment of teamwork, effective communication, and positive attitudes while we work to exceed our customer's expectations. Staffing is based on synergy and acuity, we utilize the care-pair model, where a nurse is paired with a nursing assistant or student nurse intern to provide safe, quality and effective patient care. Orientation is individualized and modified to meet the needs of each new team member. New Team members are assigned a preceptor and will follow their schedule. New team members are supported through their entire orientation by way of corporate and unit based educational opportunities. The leadership team is always accessible and provides at the elbow support for all team members. 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. 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 * 6 months exp preferred 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 * 6 months exp preferred 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.