Graduate Nurse, Acute Care - Medical Oncology

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Graduate Nurse provides bedside patient care in an acute care hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs. The position is with Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), on the Medical Oncology Stepdown 7LP unit, and works three 12-hour shifts on a variable full-time night-shift schedule. The Graduate Nurse practices under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse while developing and delivering individualized, evidence-based care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Authorized by the Alabama Board of Nursing to practice as a graduate nurse and has received a Graduate Nurse letter.
Authorized to take the NCLEX by the examination vendor.
Meets mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
Must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse in Alabama or a Nurse Licensure Compact multistate RN license within three months of placement in the job.
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Administer bedside patient care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
Assess patients’ needs, develop and revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers and respect diversity.
Advocate for patients and their families.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit or department.
Coordinate care for a defined group of patients and delegate tasks appropriately.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage unit or department care.
Serve as a role model for staff and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Document patient care consistently and in accordance with required and regulatory standards, including assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks and duties in line with patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicate relevant information about patient conditions or unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to support the transition of new team members and students.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to others’ knowledge and skills and continuously improve healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and may lead unit- or organization-level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participate in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice or role performance.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff development in-services, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings.
Partner with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Actively participate in and attend the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role.
Perform other duties as assigned.