Registered Nurse - Thoracic Surg Clin Staff

Position Summary

As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary

cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

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.

Position Summary
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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
• 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.