Nurse Resident, Full-Time/Nightshift (Cardiac Intervention Unit)

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Nurse Resident administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs. The position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience. The nurse provides bedside care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse, and participates in the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Administers bedside patient care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
Assesses patient needs, develops or revises individualized plans of care, and evaluates progress toward expected outcomes.
Builds respectful relationships with team members and customers while respecting diversity.
Advocates for patients and their families.
Provides care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit or department.
Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage the unit or department.
Models professional practice and supports hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinates care for a defined patient group and delegates tasks appropriately according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Documents patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent manner that meets required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient-care and unit equipment as defined by unit or department requirements.
Prioritizes care in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care and identifies and resolves problems effectively.
Communicates relevant information about patient conditions and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Provides compassionate care and a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborates with education and nursing leadership teams to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws, and complies with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contributes to colleagues’ knowledge and skills and continuously improves healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participates in, and may lead, unit- or organization-level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participates in peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice or role performance.
Uses supplies efficiently and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
Partners with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and takes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role.
Performs other duties as assigned.