Graduate Nurse Resident RN NICU

Orthopedic Trauma Nurse Opportunity

In our 20-bed orthopedic trauma unit, you'll care for patients with complex and high-acuity conditions such as falls, fractures, crush injuries, traumatic amputations, gunshot wounds, and motor vehicle collision injuries. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and want to make a meaningful impact in trauma care. This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.

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.

Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.

Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.

Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.

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

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. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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