Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patient and family.
• Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure and equipment.
• Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• 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.

Other Related Functions

• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized unit.

Education/Training

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements and performance competencies for Orlando Health and unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years. Maintains current CPR certification.

Experience

• None