Graduate Nurse, Acute Care

Full-time - Entry Level

Ocoee, FL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Graduate Nurse in Acute Care at OH Advanced Rehab Institute is responsible for administering patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, specifically for acute care patients who are receiving active treatment for various injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention assessments. This role requires the nurse to work under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse, ensuring that all patient care is delivered in a safe and effective manner. The Graduate Nurse will assess patients' needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on their responses, while also evaluating their progress towards expected outcomes. In addition to direct patient care, the Graduate Nurse is expected to respect diversity and build respectful relationships with all team members and customers. Acting as an advocate for patients and their families is a crucial part of this role. The nurse will demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, serving as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician as needed. Effective communication and collaboration with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team are essential for planning and managing the unit or department effectively. The Graduate Nurse will also be responsible for documenting patient care accurately and consistently, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and ensuring patient safety. The role requires prioritizing patient care in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards and practicing effective problem identification and resolution. The nurse will delegate tasks appropriately to team members based on patient needs and team member qualifications, while also maintaining compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Regular attendance and punctuality are expected, consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable laws.

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 for staff and supports the 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's requirements relative 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.
• 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.
• Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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).