Position Summary
Department: Medical Care Unit
Shift: Day /Variable Full Time
Location: Horizon west
Title: Nurse Resident
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. This position isintended for licensed registered nurses
with less than one year of experience.
“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.”
Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community. So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.
ORLANDO HEALTH - BENEFITS & PERKS:
Competitive Pay
- Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
- Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
- Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, VP (HR). "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.
Employee-centric
Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.
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/revisesindividualized 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 forstaff and supportsthe 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 interpretsthe necessary information to identify each patient’srequirementsrelative to their age- specific needs.
• Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegatestasks 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 patientsafety.
• 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.
• Delegatestasks and dutiesto healthcare team membersin 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.
• Maintainsreasonably 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
• Contributesto the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improvesthe 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 ofsupplies 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 participatesin and attendsthe Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.
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 isrequired for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Experience
None.
