Department: DPH Intermediate Critical Care / Multisystem PCU

Status: Variable Full-Time (Three 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends)

Shift: Nights (7pm - 7am)

Title: RN Nurse Resident 

Must have obtained RN license

About the DPH Intermediate Critical Care / Multisystem PCU

• The ICC / Multisystem Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 33-bed unit conveniently located adjacent to the ICU. This unit functions as a transitional care ICU step-down for patients who no longer require intensive care but still need close monitoring.
• Specialized medication drips: Nicardipine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, etc
• We cater to adult patients who are stable enough to leave the ICU but require continued observation and care. This includes individuals with potential life-threatening conditions, those recovering from post-cath procedures, patients needing advanced monitoring, specialized medication drips, and/or ventilator support

Position Summary
Administers 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 members
and/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.

Education/Training

• Nursing school graduate.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed 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).

Experience

• Must have active RN license