Nurse Resident - Emergency Department at Lake Mary

Orlando Health•Lake Mary, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Resident, Advanced Care provides bedside nursing care in the Lake Mary Hospital Emergency Department for patients with advanced illnesses or injuries who require timely, intensive, and complex care. This role is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience and is performed under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse. The position is variable full-time, scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The nurse assesses and monitors patients, responds to rapidly changing conditions and life-saving situations, develops and evaluates individualized care plans, and uses specialized patient-care equipment. The role also includes coordinating and documenting care, collaborating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, advocating for patients and families, and participating in the Nurse Residency Program and professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida or holding a valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
The position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Department experience as a nurse technician or CNA is preferred.
ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required in certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Responsibilities

Administer bedside patient care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
Use critical knowledge, skills, and judgment to care for patients requiring complex assessments, therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.
Interpret assessment information, anticipate and respond to changes in patient conditions, and take timely, evidence-based, patient-focused actions.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays such as intracranial, central venous, and pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, respirators, ventilators, and oxygen pumps.
Respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols.
Observe, monitor, and assess patients; recognize serious situations; and notify the physician or take planned emergency measures when the physician is unavailable.
Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, advocate for patients and families, and provide compassionate, therapeutic care.
Provide age-appropriate care using knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage care.
Coordinate care for a defined patient group and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety activities in compliance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate nursing competency and proficiency with unit-specific patient-care equipment.
Prioritize care according to evidence-based standards and use effective problem identification and resolution.
Communicate relevant patient-condition information and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Maintain awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintain 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 potentially lead, unit- or organization-level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participate in 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.
Work with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
Actively participate in and attend the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role.
Perform other duties as assigned.