Nurse Intern - PCU Full Time Days

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital Patient Care Role

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast as a trusted healthcare provider since 2002. Conveniently located in Melbourne, the 119-bed hospital has all private rooms and is uniquely designed for your comfort and a positive patient experience. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians, and medical professionals is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and compassionate care. We provide a complete scope of care, with advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics, and surgical services.

WHY ORLANDO HEALTH? Competitive pay, evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions. All inclusive benefits (starting on 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. Employee-centric Orlando Health has been selected as one of the "Top Places to Work in Healthcare" by Becker's Healthcare. Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview Performs general patient care such as, hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and increased/constant observation in a basic role with the guidance and mentoring of the registered nurse. Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Section 1557 Non-Discrimination The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities.

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 achievement of demonstrated competencies such as: nasogastric tube irrigation, suctioning, and removal; wound irrigation; complex dressing change without packing of wounds; maintenance of enteral tube feeding (Dobhoff, Nasogastric, and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy). Performs increase or continuous visual observation for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients as assigned. Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs. Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team. Utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist with change of staff or transfer of care as part of handoff for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients. Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality. Follows standard precautions. Adheres 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 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. Transports Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients to diagnostic testing and procedures. Maintains a safe and clean environment. Provides exceptional service and or 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. Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests. May have limited access to areas storing medications. Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers, and team members. 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. Completes all mandatory training. Participates in nursing Performance Improvement (PI) activities as assigned. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population of patients served on his or her assigned unit. Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Provides the care needed as described in Orlando Health's policies and procedures. Consistently uses time and resources effectively and efficiently. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Nursing student currently enrolled in a nursing program at a college or university. Successful completion of fundamentals nursing course. Proof of continued enrollment in a pre-licensure, professional nursing program with no break in enrollment to exceed one year. None Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.