Ambulatory Surgery Center, OR Circulating RN, Per Diem; PRN

Title:
Registered Nurse

Facility: Ambulatory Surgery Center
Location: Clermont, FL
Status: Per Diem, Pool, PRN
Department: Ambulatory Surgery
Schedule: Days

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for over 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader.

• Competitive Pay:
  Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All‑inclusive Benefits (start Day One):
  Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Employee‑Centric:
  South Lake Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.

The Ambulatory Care Nurse administers patient care in an area where patients come for treatment and typically return home the same day or care takes place in a post‑acute transitional care setting. The Ambulatory Surgery Center is open Monday‑Friday. For Per Diem/PRN roles, the minimum requirement is 6 shifts per 6 week schedule period. There are no call, no nights, no weekends, and no holidays required for the role.

Education/Training:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.

Licensure/Certification:

• Maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.

Experience: 1‑3 years of experience in an operating room or surgical setting, as a circulator nurse is required.

• Utilizes the unique knowledge, skills, and competencies required in ambulatory care nursing practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health‑related situational problems and/or support end‑of‑life care.
• Assesses patients’ needs and applies current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence‑based nursing practice when developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age‑specific needs.
• Prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner. 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‑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.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family.