RN Nurse Resident – PCU / Progressive Care Unit (Nights) Position Available In Orange, Florida
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Job Description
Position SummaryDepartment:
PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
Status:
Variable Full-Time (Three 12-hour shifts w/ rotating weekends)
Shift:
Nights (7pm – 7am)
Title:
RN Nurse Resident, Progressive Care Unit, PCU, Inpatient Progressive Care Unit
ABOUT ORLANDO HEALTH – DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando s growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine. Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work is not just something we say, it s our promise to you.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH – DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL
Competitive PayEvening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State EmployerForbes has named Orlando Health as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024. Employee-centricDr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.
ABOUT THE PCU UNIT
The Progressive Care Unit at Dr. Phillips Hospital is a 48-bed unitThis unit provides specialized care for patients who are too stable for the intensive care unit but require more monitoring and medical attention than can be provided in a PCU floor. Types of patients treated in this unit are post-surgical patients, respiratory patients (COPD, Pneumonia, non-invasive ventilation), sepsis/infections, chronic illness exacerbations (diabetes, kidney failure) and more.
PCUs bridge the gap between ICU and standard care units by providing telemetry, continuous monitoring, and specialized nursing for patients who are improving but still at risk for complications. This allows for a seamless transition in care while ensuring patient safety and recovery. ResponsibilitiesPosition SummaryAdministers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment. This position isintended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
Essential Functions Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse. Assesses patients needs and develops/revisesi ndividualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients progress toward attaining expected outcomes. Functions as an advocate for patients and their families. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/department. Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician. Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department. Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members. 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 patientsafety. Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members. Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team membersand/or students. 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. QualificationsEducation/Training.
Nursing school graduate.
Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
Licensure/CertificationLicensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC
are required for certain areas. NRP isrequired for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).ExperienceMust have active RN license
