Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Cardiology - Sebastian, FL

Position Summary : \n\nOrlando Health's Sebastian Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida's Treasure Coast as a trusted healthcare provider for more than 50 years. With the latest technology and a team of skilled healthcare professionals, we are committed to bringing the highest level of expert and compassionate care to the communities we serve.\n\nWith a full scope of care, we offer advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for our high-quality stroke care. As further demonstration of our commitment to quality and safety, we have earned several additional industry recognitions.\n\nOrlando Health | Choose Well\n\nPosition Summary\n\nAdministers patient care in an area where patients come for treatment and typically return home the same day or care takes place in a post-acute transitional care setting\n\nOrlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes : \n\nMedical, Dental, Vison\n\n403(b) Retirment Savings Plan\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\n\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\n\nPaid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)\n\nLife Insurance\n\nExtended Leave Plan (ELP)\n\nFamily Care (child care, elder care, pet care)\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\nPet Insurance\n\nCar Insurance\n\n100% PAID Tuition\n\nas well as tuition reimbursment\n\n&\n\nmonthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt\n\nALL benefits start day one\n\nResponsibilities : \n\nEssential Functions\n

• Utilizesthe unique knowledge, skills, and competenciesrequired in ambulatory care nursing practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems and / or support end-of-life care.\n
• 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.\n
• Demonstratesthe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on assigned unit.\n
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient'sstatus and interpretsthe necessary information needed to identify each patient'srequirementsrelative to age-specific\n\nneeds.\n
• Prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner. This includes but is notlimited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patientsafety.\n
• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care / unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requisite skills.\n
• Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.\n
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.\n
• Delegatestasks and dutiesto healthcare team membersin accordance with the patient's needs and the team member's capabilities and qualifications.\n
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concernsto other health care team members.\n
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family.\n
• Integrates patient and family education throughoutthe delivery of care.\n
• Participatesin ProcessImprovement activities as assigned.\n
• Demonstrates awareness oflegal issues, patients' rights and compliance with the standards ofregulatory and accrediting agencies.\n
• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.\n
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.\n\nOther Related Functions\n
• The professional nurse contributesto the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuousimprovement of the quality of health care practice and organizational outcomes.\n
• Participates and may lead unit level and / or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.\n
• Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.\n
• Practices efficient use ofsupplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.\n
• Provides input into staff development needs, hospital and / or nursing committees, nursing research activities, and performance management activities of co-workers and self.\n
• Assumesresponsibility for one's own professional development and continuing education.\n
• Performs all other duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications : \n\nEducation / Training\n
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.\n
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirementsfor Orlando Health and unit / department\n\nLicensure / Certification\n
• Maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).\n
• Maintains current BLS / Healthcare Provider certification.\n
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.\n\nExperience\n
• 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.