Career Opportunity
RN Clinical Nurse II
Job Code: 066858
Location: Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, FL
Posted Date: 11/16/2009
Essential Functions of the Job Function
¿ Provides direct patient care.
¿ Assess patient¿s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the
patient¿s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
¿ Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her
assigned unit/ department.
¿ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the
patient¿s status and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient¿s requirements relative to his or her agespecific
needs.
¿ Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.
¿ 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 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 health care team members.
¿ Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
¿ Functions as a patient and family advocate
¿ Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
¿ Integrates patient and family education throughout the delivery of care.
¿ Participates in process improvement activities as assigned.
¿ Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients¿ rights.
¿ Able to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other
federal, state and local standards.
¿ Able to maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
¿ Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe and work area.
¿ Attends staff development in-services, department meetings and/or nursing committees meetings.
¿ Collaborates with management team to identify professional development needs.
¿ Serves on hospital, department and/or nursing committees as required.
¿ Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education/Training
¿ Graduate of an approved school of nursing
¿ Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing educational.
¿ Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
Licensure/Certification
Current license in the State of Florida renewed every two years. Maintains current BLS certification. ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are
required for certain areas.
Experience
Twelve months hospital experience required. Based on area of assignment, specialty courses and specialty experience may be required.
Able to meet job duties of Clinical Nurse I. Must meet unit specific performance competencies.
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