Nemours is seeking a RN (CASUAL) (Urgent Care - Lake Nona) to join our team in Orlando, FL. This facility operates Sunday - Saturday 10AM to 8PM. This position will require weekend and holiday schedule.

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.

Registered nurse is a member of the clinic leadership-oversees clinical team and is accountable for daily shift operations. The observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care; health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured, or infirm; and the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness of others. The administration of medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments. The supervision and teaching of other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the acts.

The Registered Nurse implements the patient care delivery model for the patient and their family.

• Determines and prioritizes the patients nursing care needs and maintains responsibility for directing aspects of care which are delegated to patient care team member.
• Initiates, implements, and evaluates standards of care based on identified patient.
• Consistently shows empathy, sensitivity and insight and is able to intervene in stressful situations.
• Perform triage and discharge.
• Obtain and perform lab tests on patient specimens.
• 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.
• Prioritizes patients based on acuity.
• Discharges 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.
• Advocates on behalf of patients/families and personnel, promoting adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Acts as a resource for patients and families working towards resolution of ethical issues. Initiate's 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.

Job Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum one year of experience required.
• Three years of pediatric experience in specialty area, preferred.
• Current Florida or multi-state Nursing license in good standing.
• American Heart Association PALS Certification required.
• Travel is required to other clinic locations.