Graduate Nurse Medical PCU Full-Time Nights

About the Role

Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers bedside patient care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
• Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care.
• Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills for patient care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team.
• Serves as a role model for staff and supports hospital and nursing department goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the life span and assesses patient status based on age-specific needs.
• Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately.
• Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment.
• Prioritizes patient care in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
• Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members based on patient needs and team member capabilities.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns.
• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to support new team members and/or students.
• Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
• Participates in and may lead unit and/or organizational 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 of supplies 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 participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Authorized by the Florida Board of Nursing (BON) to practice as a graduate nurse and has received a “Graduate Nurse” letter.
• Authorized to take the NCLEX by the examination vendor.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
• Must obtain Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license within three (3) months of placement in this job.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU).