Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Care
Orlando Health
Leesburg, FL

RN, Ambulatory Care

Position Summary Orlando Health Medical Group FHV Health is a multispecialty physician group bringing together specialists in cardiology, vascular surgery and primary care. With practice locations throughout Lake, Sumter and Marion counties, FHV Health offers community access to recognized heart and vascular experts together with leading-edge medical innovation and technology. Working as a team across cardiovascular and multispecialty disciplines, physicians are committed to detecting diseases earlier and treating them more effectively, providing the best-possible individualized plan of care for each patient. Orlando Health Medical Group FHV Health is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes awardwinning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. 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. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you Administers 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. *Located in Leesburg and The Villages Cariology clinic nurses follow their physician to what ever location they are working at. Responsibilities 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. • 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. • Demonstratesthe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on assigned unit. • 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 needs. • Prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner. Thisincludes but is notlimited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patientsafety. • Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requisite skills. • Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care. • Practices effective problem identification and resolution. • Delegatestasks and dutiesto healthcare team membersin accordance with the patient's needs and the team member's capabilities and qualifications. • Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concernsto other health care team members. • Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family. • Integrates patient and family education throughoutthe delivery of care. • Participatesin ProcessImprovement activities as assigned. • Demonstrates awareness oflegal issues, patients' rights and compliance with the standards ofregulatory and accrediting agencies. • 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. Other Related Functions • The professional nurse contributesto the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuousimprovement 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. • Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance. • Practices efficient use ofsupplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit. • Provides input into staff development needs, hospital and/or nursing committees, nursing research activities, and performance management activities of co-workers and self. • Assumesresponsibility 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 requirementsfor Orlando Health and unit/department. Licensure/Certification • Maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. • ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. Experience • 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above. *Cardiology experience preferred Education/Training • Graduate of an approved school of nursing. • Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirementsfor Orlando Health and unit/department. Licensure/Certification • Maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. • ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. Experience • 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above. *Cardiology experience preferred 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. • 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. • Demonstratesthe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on assigned unit. • 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 needs. • Prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner. Thisincludes but is notlimited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patientsafety. • Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requisite skills. • Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care. • Practices effective problem identification and resolution. • Delegatestasks and dutiesto healthcare team membersin accordance with the patient's needs and the team member's capabilities and qualifications. • Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concernsto other health care team members. • Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family. • Integrates patient and family education throughoutthe delivery of care. • Participatesin ProcessImprovement activities as assigned. • Demonstrates awareness oflegal issues, patients' rights and compliance with the standards ofregulatory and accrediting agencies. • 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. Other Related Functions • The professional nurse contributesto the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuousimprovement 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. • Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance. • Practices efficient use ofsupplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit. • Provides input into staff development needs, hospital and/or nursing committees, nursing research activities, and performance management activities of co-workers and self. • Assumesresponsibility for one's own professional development and continuing education. • Performs all other duties as assigned.