Senior Nurse Intern - ORMC - Surgical PCU - ORMC - PRN

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Nurse Intern performs general patient care including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and continuous observation under the guidance, mentoring, and oversight of the Registered Nurse. Our Surgical PCU is a 16 bed unit specialized in providing complex patient care for a wide variety of acute postoperative patients who require close monitoring and more frequent interventions. The patient population ranges from patients recovering from surgical procedures, whether neuro, spine, ortho, or other organ systems. Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system and one of the largest tertiary facilities in the region, offering the most advanced care available for surgical, medical, rehabilitative, and emergency care needs, including serving as Central Florida's only Level One Trauma Center. The hospital provides a comprehensive continuum of care through leading-edge technology and expertise in trauma, heart, vascular, stroke, neuroscience, oncology, surgery and orthopedic care.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and preparing to enter the final two semesters or quarter of the applicable nursing program OR completed nursing program and does not have current FL license.
• Completed Senior Nurse Intern competencies.
• Pre-graduation: Proof of continued enrollment in a pre-licensure, professional nursing program with no break in enrollment exceeding one (1) year.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine treatments and interventions consistent with the educational level and skills learned in the academic environment and demonstrated competency through Orlando Health.
• Performs advanced skills after achieving demonstrated competencies such as: nasogastric tube irrigation, suctioning, and removal; wound irrigation; complex dressing change; maintenance of enteral tube feeding (Dobhoff, Nasogastric, and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy); and tracheostomy care.
• Performs increased or continuous visual observation for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients as assigned and utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist during staff changes or transfer of care for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients.
• Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs.
• Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ensures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
• Follows standard precautions. Ad to Hand Hygiene and PPE procedures.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the registered nurse (RN) and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in handoff report and conducts purposeful hourly rounding on patients.
• Documents information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.
• Transports and assists patients through the admission and discharge process. Also transports Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients to diagnostic testing and procedures.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Provides exceptional service and care to all patients, families, customers, and team members.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Education Assistance programs, Tuition reimbursement, and Student Loan repayment
• Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Childcare, Elder Care, and Pet Care
• Fertility Benefits, up to $25K lifetime maximum
• Adoption Assistance, up to $15K per child toward eligible expenses
• Orlando Health Way Scholarship for Family Members

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree