Nurse Resident, Neuro Trauma Unit at Orlando Health

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bedside Patient Care, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Patient Advocacy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Documentation, Evidence-Based Practice, Problem Resolution, Patient Education, Medication Administration, Triage, Patient Safety

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. Shift: Day Variable This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience. Responsibilities • 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. • 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 interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’srequirementsrelative 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. 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. • 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.

Responsibilities

Provide bedside care for patients with neuro-trauma, stroke, and spinal injuries under the supervision of a preceptor. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and document patient progress according to regulatory standards.