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 opportunity to develop nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and patient-care skills during an externship. Externs progressively assume increased responsibility for a defined patient assignment while working within their scope and under Registered Nurse supervision.

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 all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the specific unit or department.
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 under the supervision of an assigned preceptor in a Registered Nurse role.
Follow infection prevention and control standards, including appropriate PPE use, hand hygiene, and isolation precautions.
Collaborate with the assigned Registered Nurse to assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and 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, and urgent clinical needs to the Registered Nurse.
Function effectively as a care-team member, understanding roles, responsibilities, and appropriate delegation within scope.
Demonstrate behaviors associated with the 4 C's: Connection, Curiosity, Communication, and Commitment.
Expand knowledge of lifespan growth and development, assess patient-status data, and identify age-specific care requirements.
Document patient care accurately and timely in the EMR under Registered Nurse supervision and with the nurse's co-signature, including assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Develop competency in nursing skills and patient-care or 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 condition and escalate concerns.
Provide compassionate care and a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Contribute to a positive patient and family experience through service excellence, effective communication, and responsiveness.
Enhance 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.