The Registered Nurse will assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patient status in a multisystem progressive care unit. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective care and manage complex, evolving patient conditions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an approved school of nursing and hold a current Florida RN or eNLC multistate license. A minimum of one year of acute-care experience and current BLS certification are required.
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Job description
Position Summary
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our high‑performing Multisystem Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Orlando Regional Medical Center, part of Orlando Health’s nationally recognized Level I Trauma program.
This opportunity is ideal for nurses with at least one year of acute‑care experience who are ready to expand their skills in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment.
Our 31‑bed Multisystem PCU cares for a wide variety of patients, including cardiac, respiratory, neuro, renal, GI, trauma, and post‑operative cases.
Nurses on this unit manage complex, evolving conditions and work closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team.
The environment supports continuous learning, clinical growth, and exposure to multiple specialties.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to patients requiring active treatment for acute illnesses, injuries, and post‑intervention needs.
You will assess and monitor patient status, implement individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, document care accurately, and collaborate closely with physicians and other team members.
Your experience will help you deliver safe, effective care while supporting patients and families throughout their hospitalization.
Candidate Profile This position is designed for licensed Registered Nurses with at least one year of acute‑care experience who are looking to advance their practice within a multisystem progressive care setting.
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 patientsserved on his or her assigned 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 supportsthe 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.
Coordinates the 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.
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/department-specific requisite skills.
Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based
Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
Delegatestasks and dutiesto healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the teammember’s capabilities and qualifications.
Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.
Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
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.
Maintainsreasonably 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.
The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the 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.
Participatesin 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 the 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 unit/department
Licensure/Certification:
Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLCmultistate 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).
Must possess a valid driver’slicense and hasreliable transportation to travel to perform job dutiesfor Hospital Care at Home Inhome nursing
Experience: 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.
