Graduate Nurse, Acute Care

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Nurse Acute Care for the Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.

The role involves administering bedside patient care in a hospital setting, under a preceptor, with focus on acute care needs and assessment. Ideal candidates have graduated from an accredited nursing program, are authorized by the Florida Board of Nursing to practice as a Graduate Nurse, and are cleared to take the NCLEX.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Authorized by the Florida Board of Nursing to practice as a graduate nurse.
• Authorized to take the NCLEX.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.

Aufgaben

• Administers bedside patient care in a hospital/observational setting under supervision.
• Assesses patient needs and develops plans of care.
• Respects diversity and advocates for patients and families.
• Functions as a preceptor, educator, and nurse clinician as assigned.
• Coordinates patient care and documents care in the medical record.
• Maintains competency and adheres to unit/department policies.

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Authorized by the Florida Board of Nursing to practice as a graduate nurse

Authorized to take the NCLEX by the examination vendor

Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

Postion: Graduate Nurse Acute Care

Department: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Location: St. Petersburg, FL.

Shift: Night shift

Position Summary

Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment

for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Authorized by the Florida Board of Nursing (BON) to practice as a graduate nurse and has received a “Graduate Nurse” letter.
• Authorized to take the NCLEX by the examination vendor.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• Must obtain Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license within three (3) months of placement in this job.

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU).

Experience

None.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.

• Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.

• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/ department.

• Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.

• Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age- specific needs.

• Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
• Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes, but is not limited to, patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.

• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.

• Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
• Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities.

And Qualifications.

• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.

• Participates in and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.

• Participates in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.

• Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
• Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
• Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
• Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.