Nurse Resident, Full-Time/Dayshift (Cardiac Intervention Unit-ORMC)

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse for a patient-centered role within a hospital/observation setting. The position targets newly licensed RNs with less than one year of experience and involves bedside nursing under preceptorship, with emphasis on compassionate care and patient advocacy.

The role requires Florida RN licensure (or NLC), BLS, and unit-specific certifications. You will collaborate with the care team to develop individualized care plans and ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Graduate of nursing school and meets mandatory competency requirements.
• Licensed as an RN in Florida or NLC multistate license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.
• ACLS/NRP/PALS/TNCC may be required for certain units.

Responsibilities

• Administers bedside patient care under supervision of a preceptor/charge nurse.
• Develops and revises plans of care based on patient needs and responses.
• Communicates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to plan and manage care.
• Advocates for patients and families and ensures age-appropriate care.
• Acts as preceptor/unit educator/clinician as needed and supports goals of the nursing department.
• Documents patient care accurately, including assessment, education, meds, treatments, and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Nursing school graduate

Job description

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. This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Nursing school graduate.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
• 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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.