“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you."
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.
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Orlando health - benefits & perks
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, back up 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.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Assesses patient’s needs and develops or revises individualized care plans based on patient needs, responses to treatment, and clinical progress. Continuously evaluates the patient’s progress toward achieving expected outcomes.
Promotes cultural competency and builds respectful, collaborative relationships with all team members, patients, and families, acknowledging and respecting diversity.
Acts as a patient and family advocate , ensuring that their needs, preferences, and concerns are heard and addressed in the care process.
Demonstrates the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patients in the intermediate care unit, considering the specific needs of the patient population in this care setting.
Serves in leadership roles , including as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician, supporting staff development and enhancing patient care delivery.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with medical staff and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans, managing patient care across the unit.
Acts as a role model for clinical excellence and professionalism, supporting the hospital’s and nursing department’s goals, values, and strategic priorities.
Demonstrates understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan, assessing and interpreting patient data relative to their age-specific and condition-specific needs.
Coordinates and delegates care effectively among team members for a defined patient group, ensuring that care is delivered efficiently and safely.
Documents patient care consistently and accurately, in compliance with regulatory standards. This includes assessments, patient education, medication administration, treatments, and ensuring patient safety.
Maintains competence in nursing skills and proficient use of patient care equipment specific to the intermediate care unit, in alignment with unit-specific protocols and required competencies.
Prioritizes patient care based on critical needs, utilizing evidence-based practices to ensure optimal care delivery.
Utilizes problem-solving skills to identify, address, and resolve issues promptly, ensuring patient care is delivered safely and effectively.
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 and/or 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, and/or nursing committee meetings.
Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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 State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU).
Experience
1 year of RN experience required for this role, preferrably in an in-patient/hospital setting.
Neighborhoods+Clermont offers distinct pockets ranging from rapid master-planned developments to established lakefront areas. High-demand communities include Cambridge at Kings Ridge (a 55+ enclave), Harvest Landing, Reagans Run, Bella Terra, and the rapidly expanding Wellness Way corridor near new regional growth. Buyers and renters seeking convenience often look toward Minneola or the eastern border near Winter Garden, which reduces travel times toward Orlando while retaining Lake County's residential feel.
Clermont offers distinct pockets ranging from rapid master-planned developments to established lakefront areas. High-demand communities include Cambridge at Kings Ridge (a 55+ enclave), Harvest Landing, Reagans Run, Bella Terra, and the rapidly expanding Wellness Way corridor near new regional growth.
Buyers and renters seeking convenience often look toward Minneola or the eastern border near Winter Garden, which reduces travel times toward Orlando while retaining Lake County's residential feel.
Getting around+Clermont sits approximately 22 miles west of downtown Orlando, with primary arterial travel running along State Road 50 and US-27. Drivers commuting into Orlando face a 35 to 50 minute door-to-door trip using Florida's Turnpike, SR-50, or the Hancock Road extension, while State Road 429 serves the southern attractions corridor. Local traffic has increased significantly along US-27 and SR-50 due to rapid residential expansion, making off-peak shift driving considerably smoother than rush-hour travel.
Clermont sits approximately 22 miles west of downtown Orlando, with primary arterial travel running along State Road 50 and US-27. Drivers commuting into Orlando face a 35 to 50 minute door-to-door trip using Florida's Turnpike, SR-50, or the Hancock Road extension, while State Road 429 serves the southern attractions corridor. Local traffic has increased significantly along US-27 and SR-50 due to rapid residential expansion, making off-peak shift driving considerably smoother than rush-hour travel.
Outdoors+Clermont is a designated Trail Town anchored by the 14-mile paved South Lake Trail curving along Lake Minneola. The Clermont Chain of Lakes offers extensive boating, paddleboarding, and fishing, while Waterfront Park serves as a hub for swimming and triathlons. Just south, Lake Louisa State Park protects nearly 4,500 acres across Lake Louisa, Lake Dixie, and Lake Hammond, offering 20 miles of hiking trails—including the Scrub Jay Trail—plus equestrian paths, campgrounds, and glamping sites. The surrounding high-elevation terrain near Sugarloaf Mountain also draws serious road cyclists year-round.
Clermont is a designated Trail Town anchored by the 14-mile paved South Lake Trail curving along Lake Minneola. The Clermont Chain of Lakes offers extensive boating, paddleboarding, and fishing, while Waterfront Park serves as a hub for swimming and triathlons.
Just south, Lake Louisa State Park protects nearly 4,500 acres across Lake Louisa, Lake Dixie, and Lake Hammond, offering 20 miles of hiking trails—including the Scrub Jay Trail—plus equestrian paths, campgrounds, and glamping sites. The surrounding high-elevation terrain near Sugarloaf Mountain also draws serious road cyclists year-round.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Clermont
Clermont stands apart from the typical Central Florida landscape with its rolling hills, expansive chain of lakes, and strong athletic identity known as the 'Choice of Champions.' For healthcare workers seeking a peaceful retreat after demanding hospital shifts, the city offers open skies, waterfront recreation at Lake Minneola, and vast trail systems across Lake Louisa State Park. Downtown Clermont provides a charming, walkable core featuring local spots like Root & Branch Bistro + Bar and Suncreek Brewery, far removed from the tourist gridlock of the Orlando attractions corridor.
The trade-offs center on growth and transportation. Commuting east toward Orlando via SR-50 or Florida's Turnpike can run 35 to 50 minutes, and local corridors such as US-27 see considerable bottlenecking during peak hours. Furthermore, ongoing construction and evolving school zones reflect a community expanding at breakneck speed. For nurses prioritizing a tranquil, outdoor-driven lifestyle with spacious residential neighborhoods over urban nightlife, Clermont delivers an appealing Central Florida balance.
