The Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 32‑bed unit within a Level I Trauma hospital that specializes in the care of patients with complex neurological conditions. The unit treats patients with diagnoses including stroke, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injury, and tumors of the brain and spine. Neuro PCU is also home to the Stroke Nursing Team, which responds to Stroke Alerts at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center as well as designated peripheral sites.

This unit is an excellent fit for nurses who enjoy motivating patients through recovery while helping them understand and adapt to their limitations. It also provides a strong foundation for those seeking to advance to higher acuity settings such as the Neuro ICU. The nurse administers patient care in a hospital inpatient or observation setting where acute care patients receive active treatment for injury, acute illness, medical conditions, or post‑intervention recovery. 

Candidates must hold an active RN license.

Essential Functions
• Assesses 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.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved 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 unit/department.
• Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the
patient’sstatus, and interpretsthe necessary information needed to identify each patient’s 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 consistentmanner 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 teammember’s 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 teamto effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
• Maintainsreasonably 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.

Education/Training
• Nursing school graduate.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.

Licensure/Certification
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP isrequired for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Experience
None.