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Senior Nurse Intern - Lake Mary Hospital

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Orlando Health

15d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Lake Mary

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in ASN/BSN final semesters, have completed Senior Nurse Intern competencies, maintain current BLS certification, and have no enrollment break exceeding one year.
  • You will provide patient care, assist with treatments, ensure safety and privacy, communicate with the healthcare team, document information, and support patients during admission and discharge.

Requirements

  • Education/Training
  • • Enrolled in an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and preparing to enter the final two semesters or quarter of the applicable nursing program OR completed nursing program and does not have current FL license.
  • • Completed Senior Nurse Intern competencies.
  • • Pre-graduation: Proof of continued enrollment in a pre-licensure, professional nursing program with no break in enrollment exceeding one (1) year.
  • Licensure/Certification
  • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.
  • Experience
  • None.

Responsibilities

  • Performs general patient care including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and continuous observation under the guidance, mentoring, and oversight of the Registered Nurse.
  • 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 achieving 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 increased or continuous visual observation for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients as assigned and utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist during staff changes or transfer of care 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.
  • Ensures 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 conducts purposeful hourly rounding on patients.
  • Documents information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.
  • Transports and assists patients through the admission and discharge process. Also transports Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients to diagnostic testing and procedures.
  • Maintains a safe and clean environment.
  • Provides exceptional service and 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 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.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Senior Nurse Intern position?

The position is scheduled for night shifts on a PRN/Pool basis.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The Senior Nurse Intern position is a PRN/Pool role, which means it is not a full-time or part-time position but rather on an as-needed basis.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be enrolled in an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, preparing to enter the final two semesters, or have completed a nursing program without a current Florida license.

What is the patient care focus of the Senior Nurse Intern?

The intern performs general patient care including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and continuous observation under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

Are there opportunities for career advancement?

Yes, as a new hospital, Orlando Health Lake Mary offers unique opportunities for career advancement, leadership roles, and professional development.

Is there a tuition reimbursement program available?

Yes, there is a tuition reimbursement program available for up to $5,000 a year for eligible employees.

Do I need to have previous nursing experience to apply?

No previous experience is required for this position.

What certifications are needed for this role?

Candidates must maintain current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.

What safety and privacy measures are expected in this role?

The intern is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of patients, ensuring patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality, and adhering to standard precautions and hand hygiene practices.

Will I be required to document patient information?

Yes, the intern will be responsible for documenting information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.

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Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $7.6 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the system was founded more than 100 years ago.