Nurse Extern At South Seminole Hospital

Position Summary Department: South Seminole Hospital Status:

Pool Schedule: Varies Title: Nurse Extern Located in Longwood, Florida, Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital is a comprehensive medical, surgical and behavioral health facility with 126 acute-care beds.

Orlando Health South Seminole has a 30-bed ER, surgical department, endoscopy center and diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory. It also provides a full range of outpatient services, including diagnostic and interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, laboratory, surgery, MRI, psychotherapy services and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for wound care. Orlando Health South Seminole is proudly recognized among the nation's "Best Regional Hospitals" by U.S.

News & World Report, "Great Community Hospitals" by Becker's Healthcare and "Best Places to Work" by Modern Healthcare, named for four consecutive years. Orlando Health South Seminole is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health

• South Seminole Hospital: South Seminole Hospital is Nationally Recognized for the BEST Places to Work!
  
  Benefits Package that begins on day one (Full-Time & Part-Time only). Flexible Schedules Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 a year. (Full-Time & Part-Time only). Position Summary: Performs general patient care such as, hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and increased/constant observation in a basic role with the guidance, mentoring, and oversight of the Registered Nurse. We are currently seeking dedicated Nurse Extern to join South Seminole Hospital.
  
  Candidates will have the opportunity to work in the following units: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Provide care to patients requiring intermediate levels of monitoring and intervention. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  
  Monitor and manage patients with complex medical conditions. Surgical Care Unit

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to postoperative patients. Assist in surgical procedures and recovery processes.
  
  Coordinate with surgeons and healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. Med / Tele Unit

• Care for patients with a variety of medical and telemetry needs. Utilize advanced monitoring technology to assess and manage patient conditions.
  
  Collaborate with healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans. Patient Safety Attendant

• As a team member of the float pool, you will float to each of the adult in-patient units within South Seminole Hospital Responsibilities • Provides routine treatments and interventions consistent with the educational level and skills learned in the academic environment and demonstrated competency through Orlando Health. • Performs advanced skills after achievement of demonstrated competencies such as: nasogastric tube irrigation, suctioning, and removal; wound irrigation; complex dressing change; maintenance of enteral tube feeding (Dobhoff, Nasogastric, and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy); and tracheostomy care. • Performs increase or continuous visual observation for Baker Act, behavioral health and suicide risk patients as assigned and utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist with change of staff or transfer of care as part of handoff for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients. • Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs. • Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team. • Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality. • Follows standard precautions. Adheres to Hand Hygiene and PPE procedures. • Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the registered nurse (RN) and other members of the healthcare team. • Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding on patients. • Documents information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines. • Transports and assists patientsthrough the admission and discharge process.
  
  Transports Baker Act, behavioral health and suicide risk patients to diagnostic testing and procedures. • Maintains a safe and clean environment. • Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers, and team members. • Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products and medications (excluding substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. • May have limited access to areas storing medications. • Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Qualifications Education/Training • Enrolled in Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. • Preparing to enter final two semesters/quarter of nursing program. • Proof of continued enrollment in pre-licensure, professional nursing program with no break in enrollment to exceed one year. Licensure/Certification • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification. Experience None.

Education/Training • Enrolled in Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. • Preparing to enter final two semesters/quarter of nursing program. • Proof of continued enrollment in pre-licensure, professional nursing program with no break in enrollment to exceed one year. Licensure/Certification • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification. Experience None.

• Provides routine treatments and interventions consistent with the educational level and skills learned in the academic environment and demonstrated competency through Orlando Health. • Performs advanced skills after achievement of demonstrated competencies such as: nasogastric tube irrigation, suctioning, and removal; wound irrigation; complex dressing change; maintenance of enteral tube feeding (Dobhoff, Nasogastric, and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy); and tracheostomy care. • Performs increase or continuous visual observation for Baker Act, behavioral health and suicide risk patients as assigned and utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist with change of staff or transfer of care as part of handoff for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients. • Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs. • Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team. • Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality. • Follows standard precautions. Adheres to Hand Hygiene and PPE procedures. • Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the registered nurse (RN) and other members of the healthcare team. • Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding on patients. • Documents information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines. • Transports and assists patientsthrough the admission and discharge process.
  
  Transports Baker Act, behavioral health and suicide risk patients to diagnostic testing and procedures. • Maintains a safe and clean environment. • Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers, and team members. • Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products and medications (excluding substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. • May have limited access to areas storing medications. • Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.