Nurse Resident, Ortho Spine

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Nurse Resident works on a 26-bed Elective Orthopedics & Spine inpatient unit within a Level I Trauma Center. The unit cares for patients recovering from total knee and hip replacements, spine surgeries, orthopedic injuries, and trauma-related conditions. The role offers new graduate nurses an opportunity to develop clinical skills while caring for a diverse patient population in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. The Nurse Resident provides bedside patient care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse. The role includes assessing and monitoring patients, administering medications and treatments, developing and revising individualized plans of care, evaluating patient progress, coordinating and documenting care, and communicating with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. The position also includes participation in the Nurse Residency Program and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida or hold a valid Nurse Licensure Compact multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.

Responsibilities

Provide bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
Assess patients’ needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses.
Evaluate patients’ progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, respecting diversity.
Advocate for patients and their families.
Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit or department.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage care.
Serve as a role model for staff and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinate care for a defined patient group and delegate tasks appropriately based on patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Document patient assessment, 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 Practice Standards of Care.
Identify and resolve problems effectively.
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 new team members and students.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of others and continually 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.
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.