Administers patient care in a hospital setting for patients with advanced illnesses or injuries. Requires critical knowledge, skills, and judgment to care for patients with complex medical conditions.
Requirements
- Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgment to care for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond to changing patient conditions.
- Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate action.
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients.
- Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
- Assesses patient needs and develops an individualized plan of care.
- Respects diversity and builds respectful relationships with team members and customers.
- Functions as a patient and family advocate.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to plan and manage the unit/department.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Coordinates the care and delegates to other team members as appropriate.
- Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards.
- Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
- Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
- Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’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.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Participates in 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 of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
- Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
