Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL

Neuroscience/ Elective Spine Surgery- Licensed Graduate Nurse

Position Summary 11 North Tower Neuro-Spine Acute Care Unit is a recognized Spine Center of Excellence. We are a 16-bed unit that trains nurses to provide care for elective and complex surgical patients. Our typical population is the preoperative and postoperative patient receiving elective surgery to the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine, who are mostly ambulatory. In addition, as part of the Orlandos' Level One Trauma Center, we also serve patients that have Neuro-spine needs due to traumatic injuries. We provide an optimal environment and advanced equipment to promote healing and independence. We are a great spot for those who want to develop a solid clinical foundation in a fast-paced environment. Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Hospital" in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet Recognition, the gold standard for nursing's contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital 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 provide 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. The graduate nurse or experienced nurse administers patient care in an acute care setting. Responsibilities Assess patient's needs and develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluate 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. Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician. Practices effective problem identification and resolution Participate 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. Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education: Associates or Bachelors in Science of Nursing. Required Certifications and Licensures: Active FL RN license BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA). American Red Cross BLS will not be accepted. Required Experience: No experience is required for this role. Graduate nurses and experienced nurses are all welcome to apply. Free Job Consultation Required Education: Associates or Bachelors in Science of Nursing. Required Certifications and Licensures: Active FL RN license BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA). American Red Cross BLS will not be accepted. Required Experience: No experience is required for this role. Graduate nurses and experienced nurses are all welcome to apply. Free Job Consultation Assess patient's needs and develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluate 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. Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician. Practices effective problem identification and resolution Participate 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. Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings. Performs all other duties as assigned.