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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Altamonte Springs, FL
Altamonte Springs, Florida

About this job

Description:
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Surgical Services – Altamonte Springs – Evenings

Florida Hospital Altamonte seeks to hire Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.

Facility Profile\:

Located north of Orlando in the community of Altamonte Springs, our facility is consistently named “Best Hospital†for overall quality, reputation, doctors and nurses by local residents. As the largest satellite campus within the Florida Hospital system, Florida Hospital Altamonte has been providing state-of-the-art healthcare to the community since 1973. The 398-bed hospital cares for more than 168,000 patients a year. We are proud to be revolutionizing health care with visionary leadership and world-class resources.

Department Profile\:

Florida Hospital Altamonte houses a Surgical Suite and Ambulatory Surgery Center and is accredited and certified at the highest level. We handle various cases including general surgery, gynecology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, plastics, vascular and urology procedures at our world-class surgical suite features 30,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art space, within which we are able to offer microscopic, arthroscopic, laser, endoscopic and video technologies. The suite includes 6 operating rooms, 8 pre-op beds, 12 PACU beds and 10 private post-op beds. But the highlight is our integrated multi-media operating rooms, equipped with a technology platform for live surgical broadcasts, web-based education and instructional video production, international connectivity and multiple education/conference centers. Through our new integration system and video conferencing capabilities, our OR is part of The Nicholson Center for Surgical Advancement (NCSA), currently located at Florida Hospital Celebration Health.

Work Hours/Shifts\:

Evenings; 1p-9p

Job Summary\:

The Registered Professional Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. For job class codes GRN and R120, graduates nurses and experienced nurses entering a training program will be under the direct supervision of a preceptor for all principal duties and responsibilities during the training program with eventual transition to independent practice after successful training program completion. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, & Experience Required\:
  • Graduate of a school of nursing
  • For Graduate Registered Nurse (GRN), graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • For all job classes except GRN and R120, unit related experience is required for unit placement
  • EKG (based on patient population; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements) (Preferred)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Preferred)
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Required\:
  • Current registration with the Florida State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS, NRP) per specialty/unit requirements
  • Professional certification (Preferred)
Job Responsibilities\:

Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program

  • NURSING PROCESS\: Completes timely assessments per Practice Guidelines including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and life-style factors, including signs of abuse or neglect. Makes appropriate decisions and interventions and nursing diagnosis according to patients actual or potential health conditions or needs. (American Nurses Association [ANA], 2012)
  • NURSING PROCESS\: Based on the assessment and diagnosis, sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for the patient (ANA, 2012), assisting in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care. Prioritizes and completes follow up assessments, evaluates and modifies plan of care as need. Nursing practice reflects mutual goal setting and whole person care including meeting the needs of the mind, body and spirit. (King, 1995)
  • NURSING KNOWLEDGE\: Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to lab results, non-invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes. Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.
  • PATIENT SAFETY\: Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge, skill and adherence to all pertinent regulatory standards. Follows strict infection prevention precautions. Adheres to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety. Practice reflects importance of patient teaching and takes advantage of opportunities, both planned and unplanned, to carry it out in accordance with plan of care.
  • COMMUNICATION\: Promotes an exceptional patient experience by abiding to compassion and image standards and fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships through effective/therapeutic communication with the patient, family, and visitors, including but not limited to and as applicable, hourly rounding. Exhibits ability to utilize appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with the patient to their level of understanding. Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team by completing thorough hand off communication in all situations. Follows chain of command when appropriate.
  • DOCUMENTATION\: Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the recording and accessing of all patient information in electronic medical record according to policy and in real time. Performs appropriate and legible documentation, recording all procedures and assessments within established timeframes, and in accordance with standards of care, departmental policy and practice guidelines.
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\: Abides by American Nurses Association Scope, Standards and Code of Ethics. Participates in practice changes, process improvement initiatives and completes all required education by the due date. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department. Exhibits desire to learn, teach, mentor and advance nursing skills.
  • RELIEF CHARGE NURSE (as applicable)\: Under the supervision of a manager, assumes authority of the daily operations of the unit/department and is the primary resource nurse for a specific shift. Manages staff accountability and adherence to regulatory requirements. The leadership responsibility includes but is not limited to facilitation of the team dynamics of patient care, patient experience and patient flow including managing staff assignments. Additional management responsibilities include effective conflict resolution, patient/staff rounding and communication, resource utilization, comprehensive hand off communication and completion of unit specific audits/checklists as required or assigned.
  • May perform waived and/or non-waived Point of Care Testing. If performing non-waived Point of Care Testing, as defined in AHCA rule 59A-7.034, must have approved competency and documented proof (copy of either diploma or transcript, at the highest level of academic achievement) at the time of Florida Hospital non-waived Point of Care training.
*$XXXXX Sign-on Bonus and Relocation of $XXXX or $XXXX available for eligible candidates (see terms below)
*Bonus Details\:
  • Applicable experience required li>
  • Bonus paid in full after 12 months
  • Must live outside 50 mile radius from 601 East Rollins Dr., Orlando, FL to qualify
  • Full Time employment contract required.
  • Rehires within 12 months are not eligible
 

If you want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore the Registered Nurse opportunity with Florida Hospital Altamonte and apply online today.

Job Keywords\:

Surgery, Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery, Surgery Center, RN