RN, Neuro PCU at Orlando Health

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Assessment, Care Planning, Patient Advocacy, Communication, Collaboration, Documentation, Problem Solving, Compassion, Legal Awareness, Team Leadership, Education, Nursing Skills, Patient Safety, Diversity Respect, Growth and Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary The Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Orlando Regional Medical Center is a 32‑bed specialized unit focused on caring for patients with complex neurological conditions, including stroke, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injury, and tumors of the brain and spine. Our team provides high‑acuity, patient‑centered care, supporting patients throughout their recovery, rehabilitation, and education. As a Neuro PCU RN, you’ll play a vital role in delivering hands‑on clinical care while motivating patients and helping them understand both their progress and limitations. The Neuro PCU offers a strong foundation for nurses seeking to advance to higher levels of care, including Neuro ICU. Shift: Nights Responsibilities • 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/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes. • Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers. • 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. • Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies. • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age- specific needs. • 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 patient safety. • Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-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 healthcare 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, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Qualifications 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 for certain areas. Education/Training Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department. Experience 1 year experience required

Responsibilities

The RN in the Neuro PCU administers bedside patient care and develops individualized care plans based on patient needs. They also collaborate with the medical team and serve as a role model and educator for staff.