Nurse Intern - Inpatient Surgical Unit Per Diem Days at Orlando Health

Sebastian, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Hygiene Assistance, Mobility Assistance, Nutritional Support, Observation Skills, Communication, Documentation, Safety Procedures, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Patient Transport, Emergency Care, Behavioral Health Awareness, Legal Compliance, Patient Rights, Standard Precautions

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you." About Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida’s Treasure Coast as a trusted healthcare provider for more than 50 years. With the latest technology and a team of skilled healthcare professionals, we are committed to bringing the highest level of expert and compassionate care to the communities we serve. With a full scope of care, we offer advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for our high-quality stroke care. As further demonstration of our commitment to quality and safety, we have earned several additional industry recognitions. 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. Position Summary Performs general patient care such as, hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and increased/constant observation in a basic role with the guidanceand mentoring of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities Essential Functions • 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 patientsthrough 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. Other Related Functions • 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. • Interpretsthe 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 Education/Training • 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. Licensure/Certification Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification. Experience None

Responsibilities

The Nurse Intern performs general patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, including hygiene, mobility, and nutrition assistance. They also document patient information and maintain safety and security for patients and staff.