Nurse Resident - Surgical Oncology Stepdown

Position Summary:

The Nurse Resident 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.

This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience

Status: Variable Full-Time (36 hours per week. 3, 12-hours shift)

Shift : Night Shift

Surgical Oncology Step-Down
Surgical Oncology Step-Down is a 30-bed unit providing specialized care for acute preoperative and postoperative patients. Our surgical population primarily consists of patients with breast, head and neck, urologic and GI solid tumors. We are a great unit for those who enjoy teaming with a uniquely resilient and strong population within a higher acuity level. This unit also provides an excellent pathway to those interested in advancing to ICU.

ORLANDO HEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE

As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the regions adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review 60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs list.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute 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 Floridas 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.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work is not just something we say, its our promise to you.

Essential Functions
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/revisesindividualized 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 departments goals and strategies.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patients status, and interpretsthe necessary information to identify each patientsrequirementsrelative to their age- specific needs.
Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegatestasks 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 patients needs and the team members 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.

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.
Experience
None