Senior Nurse Extern - Intensive Care Unit at Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health • Lake Mary, FL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Nurse Extern administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and an assigned preceptor. The position is in the Intensive Care Unit at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital and provides an externship opportunity to expand nursing knowledge and skills while progressively assuming increased responsibility for a defined patient assignment. The extern provides age-appropriate, compassionate care; collaborates with the registered nurse and interdisciplinary team; documents care in the EMR under RN supervision and co-signature; and escalates safety concerns or changes in patient condition promptly. The extern follows the assigned preceptor’s schedule and attends assigned leadership meetings.

The position is listed as Pool | PRN, with a night schedule of 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility with an ICU and services including cardiovascular care, surgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and emergency care.

Requirements

• Completed the junior year of nursing school or equivalent by the start of the program.
• Successful completion of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program.
• Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
• Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prior direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting, such as CNA, PCT, MA, EMT, or a similar role.
• Exposure to acute care or hospital-based clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of an assigned preceptor who is a Registered Nurse.
• Follow infection prevention and control standards, including appropriate use of PPE, hand hygiene, and isolation precautions.
• Collaborate with the assigned Registered Nurse to assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care; evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
• Promote an inclusive and culturally sensitive environment that respects diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.
• Communicate patient and family advocacy issues to the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Provide age-appropriate care for patients served in the assigned unit or department.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team under the guidance of the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Recognize and promptly escalate patient safety concerns, changes in condition, or urgent clinical needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Function effectively as a care team member, understanding roles, responsibilities, and appropriate delegation within scope for a defined patient group.
• Demonstrate behaviors associated with the 4 C's: Connection, Curiosity, Communication, and Commitment.
• Continue learning about growth and development across the lifespan and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs.
• Document patient care accurately and promptly in the EMR under Registered Nurse supervision and co-signature, including assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
• Develop nursing skills and competency in the use of patient care and unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requirements.
• Progressively assume increased responsibility for a defined patient assignment under Registered Nurse supervision.
• Use effective time management and prioritization in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
• Apply problem-identification and resolution skills, and developing clinical judgment to recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns.
• Provide compassionate and therapeutic care to patients and families.
• Support a positive patient and family experience through service excellence, communication, and responsiveness.
• Develop knowledge and awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Seek and incorporate feedback from preceptors and clinical teams to support professional growth and skill development.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties, follow the assigned preceptor’s schedule, and attend assigned leadership meetings.

Benefits

• Benefits package beginning on day one for full-time and part-time employees only.
• Flexible schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year.
• Career advancement, leadership, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed