Multi-Systems PCU, Nurse Resident, Full-Time Nights

Orlando Health•Clermont, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Resident administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute care patients receive active treatment for an injury, illness, medical condition, or post-intervention needs. This role is in the Multi-Systems PCU at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida, and is scheduled for full-time nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops and updates individualized care plans, evaluates progress, coordinates and delegates care, and documents care in accordance with required and regulatory standards. The Nurse Resident collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patients and families, provides compassionate care, and supports hospital and nursing department goals. The role also includes supporting and transitioning new team members or students.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
Maintain a current Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Some areas require ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for Hospital Care at Home in-home nursing duties.
Valid Florida RN license required.

Nice To Haves

Up to 1 year of RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, develop and revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, respecting diversity.
Act as a patient and family advocate.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit or department.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage the unit or department.
Model professional practice and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care for an assigned group of patients and delegate tasks appropriately.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment.
Prioritize patient care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
Identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate duties to healthcare team members according to 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 the education department and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members and/or students.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.