Nurse Resident, Neuro Trauma at Orlando Health

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Patient Advocacy, Communication, Collaboration, Documentation, Nursing Skills, Problem Solving, Compassionate Care, Legal Awareness, Team Coordination, Education Support, Diversity Respect, Patient Safety, Growth and Development Knowledge, Delegation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary Join our fast-paced, 24-bed Neuro-Trauma Acute Care Unit, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow. We specialize in caring for patients with stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, spinal fractures, seizure disorders, and neuromuscular diseases, providing a diverse and rewarding clinical experience. Whether you're a new nurse eager to build a strong clinical foundation or an experienced nurse looking to expand your expertise, our unit offers a supportive environment with endless learning opportunities. We're committed to career advancement, preparing our nurses for higher levels of care such as the Emergency Department, Neuro Step-Down/ICU, and Trauma Step-Down/ICU. Responsibilities Essential Functions • Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes. • Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers. • Functions as a patient and family advocate. • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit/ department. • Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician. • Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department. • Serves as a role model for staff and supportsthe hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies. • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’sstatus, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’srequirementsrelative to his or her age specific needs. • Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients. • 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 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 members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the teammember’s capabilities and qualifications. • Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care 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 teamto 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Resident is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and evaluating patient progress. They will also collaborate with medical staff and serve as a patient advocate while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.