Registered Nurse - ED Observation
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Junior
Clermont, FL, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
- Maintain a current State of Florida registered nurse license or valid eNLC multistate registered nurse license.
- Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Have 1 year of registered nurse experience; inpatient or hospital experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ needs and develop or revise individualized care plans based on patient needs, responses to treatment, and clinical progress; continuously evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
- Promote cultural competency and build respectful, collaborative relationships with team members, patients, and families while acknowledging and respecting diversity.
- Act as a patient and family advocate, ensuring that their needs, preferences, and concerns are heard and addressed in the care process.
- Provide appropriate care for patients in the intermediate care unit, considering the specific needs of the patient population.
- Serve in leadership roles, including preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician, supporting staff development and enhancing patient care delivery.
- Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans and manage patient care across the unit.
- Act as a role model for clinical excellence and professionalism, supporting the hospital’s and nursing department’s goals, values, and strategic priorities.
- Apply growth and development principles across the lifespan when assessing and interpreting patient data relative to age-specific and condition-specific needs.
- Coordinate and delegate care effectively among team members for a defined patient group, ensuring care is delivered efficiently and safely.
- Document patient care consistently and accurately in compliance with regulatory standards, including assessments, patient education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
- Maintain competence in nursing skills and proficiency with patient care equipment specific to the intermediate care unit, in alignment with unit protocols and required competencies.
- Prioritize patient care based on critical needs, using evidence-based practices to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Use problem-solving skills to identify, address, and resolve issues promptly so patient care is delivered safely and effectively.
- Contribute to the knowledge and skills of others and to continuous improvement in health care quality and organizational outcomes.
- Participate in and may lead unit-level and/or organization-level nursing practice and performance improvement committees.
- Participate in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
- Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Attend staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
- Partner with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
- Take responsibility for personal professional development and continuing education.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system that runs hospitals, clinics, and other health services in the southeastern United States. It coordinates care through its network of facilities and clinicians, combining inpatient and outpatient services to provide medical treatment and preventive care. It stands out from competitors by being not-for-profit, with a long history and a regional focus that allows reinvesting earnings into local health initiatives rather than distributing profits to shareholders. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, accessible care and using surplus funds to expand services and support community benefits.
Company Size
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Company Stage
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Total Funding
$250.5M
Headquarters
Orlando, Florida
Founded
1918
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RMC Health System acquisition adds 375 beds and 2,000 employees in Alabama.
- Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opens in June 2026.
- Institute Square opened in St. Petersburg with Florida Cancer Specialists and on-site PET/CT.
What critics are saying
- Fiscal 2025 operating margin fell to 3.5% after acquisition-driven expense growth.
- The Rockledge closure triggered 900 layoffs and demolition plans across Brevard County.
- Website-tracking litigation signaled class-action exposure across Orlando Health's digital front door.
What makes Orlando Health unique
- Orlando Health built a $10 billion multi-state system through aggressive hospital acquisitions.
- Its Institute Square combines cancer, orthopedics, and women’s care under one campus.
- Watson Clinic and FCS partnerships deepen physician alignment without full mergers.
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Benefits
- Student Loan Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Family Planning Benefits