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Nurse Resident, Ortho Spine-Trauma Hospital
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Orlando Health
Orlando, FL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Position Summary Elective Orthopedics & Spine Unit - 26 Beds | Level I Trauma Center The Elective Orthopedics and Spine unit is a 26‑bed, fast‑paced environment dedicated to helping patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life. The team supports individuals undergoing elective total knee and hip arthroplasty, as well as spine surgery, with a mission centered on wellness, functional recovery, and evidence‑based care. This commitment to excellence is reflected in our Center of Excellence certification. As a Nurse Resident, you will provide care for patients receiving treatment for orthopedic injuries, trauma, and post-surgical recovery in an acute care setting. As part of a Level I Trauma Center , you'll gain experience caring for both elective orthopedic patients and complex trauma cases, creating a diverse and rewarding environment to build your clinical skills and confidence. This position is designed for licensed Registered Nurses with less than 1 year of nursing experience who are looking to build a strong clinical foundation in a supportive and dynamic environment. 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 participates in 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.