Position Summary
Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road Lakeland FL. The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs specialty institutes urgent care centers primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Floridas east to west coasts Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients families and communities we serve. Join us Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond. Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital - a state-of-the-art seven-story multi-specialty hospital - will serve as a vital 550000 square-foot healthcare hub offering 300 inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites Dedicated labor and delivery services - including a neonatal intensive care unit NICU that will debut shortly after the hospital opens Comprehensive cardiovascular neurology and oncology services Advanced surgical procedures Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning.
Benefits
Beyond the Expected
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 its our promise to you. Benefits that begin on Day 1
Four 4 weeks paid parental leave Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs Back-up childcare and elder care Fertility benefits and adoption assistance NCLEX reimbursement Free NCPDs for RN license Free Kaplan review courses Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you Specialty certifications reimbursement And more
Position Summary
The RN Advanced Care administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient setting where patients have an advanced illness or injury that routinely requires timely intense and complex care to stabilize and support the patients medical condition. These areas require a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio and highly trained team members with advanced skills.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Demonstrates critical knowledge skills and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies high intensity interventions and high-level continuous nursing vigilance. Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions. Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based patient focused action. Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records electronic displays such as intracranial pressures central venous pressures pulmonary artery pressures and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors respirators ventilators oxygen pumps etc. Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol. Observes monitors and assesses patients condition recognizes identifies and interprets serious situations and calls Physician or takes preplanned emergency measures when Physician is not immediately available. Assesses patients needs and developsrevises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patients progress toward attaining expected outcomes. Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers. Functions as a patient and family advocate. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit department. Serves as a preceptor charge nurse unit educator and or nurse clinician. Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unitdepartment. Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing departments goals and strategies. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span assesses the data reflective of the patients status and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific 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 careunit equipment as defined by unitdepartment-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 patients needs and the team members capabilities and qualifications. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members. Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients rights. Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members andor students. Maintains reasonably regular punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
Other Related Functions
The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others and the continuous improvement of the quality of health care practice and organizational outcomes. Participates and may lead unit level andor 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. Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean safe and organized work area. Attends staff development in-services department meetings andor nursing committee meetings. Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs. Assumes responsibility for ones own professional development and continuing education. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EducationTraining
Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory developmental and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unitdepartment. LicensureCertification
Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license. Maintains current BLSHealthcare Provider certification. ACLS NRP PALS TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit NICU.
Experience
1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.