Seasonal Registered Nurse - General Surgical - Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida

Department: General Surgical

Hours: Nights 6:45pm-7:15am

A Registered Nurse hired for a temporary 13-week assignment within Orlando Health Bayfront hospital to assist with addressing staffing deficits. The RN will provide direct bedside patient care on the unit that regularly staffs RNs on a 24-hour, 7 days per week basis.

About this floor:

This 36-bed unit is divided into two specialized areas:

1. General Surgical Area: This clean, high-energy section is designed for quick patient turnover, with most patients discharged within 24 to 48 hours. It primarily handles orthopedic surgeries, including knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, as well as bariatric sleeves, minimally invasive surgeries, urological procedures, and ostomy care.
2. Med/Surg Area with Surgical Overflow: This area caters to a diverse patient population, including those recovering from hysterectomies, urological surgeries, wound infections requiring incision and drainage (I&D), and general medical conditions. Patients here may have complex needs, such as those from nursing homes or those with dialysis or diabetes management requirements. This section often sees patients with more frequent turning and comprehensive care needs.

This unit offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing care to both surgical and medical patients. 

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required based on the appropriate certification for the patient population.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a hospital setting is required.

Essential Functions

• Assess patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. 
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
• Prescribes, delegates, coordinates and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful and consistent manner including, but not limited to, patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments and patient safety.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family.
• Integrates patient and family education throughout the delivery of care.
• Participates in process improvement activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• 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.
• 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.