RN (CASUAL) (Urgent Care, Narcoossee Road)

About the Role

Nemours is seeking an RN (Urgent Care – Narcoossee) CASUAL to join our team in Orlando, Florida. Nemours pediatric urgent care centers provide a kid-friendly, family-centered experience for families seeking urgent care services at night and on weekends. With three centers conveniently located in the greater Orlando area, we deliver exceptional Nemours care to families where - and when - they need it most.

The registered nurse is a member of the clinic leadership, oversees the clinical team, and is accountable for daily shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care
• Health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured, or infirm; promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness
• Administration of medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner
• Supervision and teaching of other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the acts
• Implement the patient care delivery model for the patient and their family
• Determine and prioritize the patient's nursing care needs and maintain responsibility for directing aspects of care delegated to the patient care team member
• Initiate, implement, and evaluate standards of care based on identified patient needs
• Consistently show empathy, sensitivity, and insight, and intervene in stressful situations
• Perform triage and discharge
• Obtain and perform lab tests on patient specimens
• Perform intravenous, intramuscular, venipunctures, and catheterizations as per protocol and provider order
• Administer medications
• Perform and assist with splinting and procedures
• Follow orders per provider and company protocol in a timely fashion with professionalism, courtesy, competence, and accuracy
• Prioritize patients based on acuity
• Discharge patient/family providing written and verbal instructions and ensuring understanding by parent/guardian/patient
• Involve self or provider for problems arising on shift with patients or parents
• Advocate on behalf of patients/families and personnel, promoting adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Act as a resource for patients and families working towards resolution of ethical issues; initiate ethics consult when appropriate
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with nursing leaders and the inter-professionals within the hospital system
• Serve as a mentor, coach, or preceptor based upon clinic needs
• Identify areas of educational needs and facilitate formal and informal learning for patients, families, Associates, and the community

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Minimum one year of experience required
• Current Florida or multi-state Nursing license in good standing
• American Heart Association PALS Certification required
• Travel is required to other clinic locations

Qualifications

• Three years of pediatric experience in specialty area, preferred

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• 403B with employer match
• Licensure, CME, and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax