Job Summary

Responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect nursing care to identified age-specific patient populations while participating in a structured nurse residency or orientation program. This position utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while developing clinical competence under the direction of a designated preceptor. The Graduate Nurse works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, quality, patient-centered care and successfully transition to independent nursing practice. This role supports AdventHealth's commitment to excellence in patient care, regulatory compliance, professional development, and outstanding customer service.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a preceptor and within the scope of licensure and organizational policies.

• Applies knowledge and skills related to diagnoses, procedures, medications, equipment, and potential complications associated with the assigned patient population.

• Completes comprehensive patient assessments including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle considerations.

• Recognizes actual and potential patient problems and develops appropriate nursing interventions based on assessment findings.

• Establishes measurable patient care goals and develops individualized plans of care.

• Implements nursing interventions and evaluates patient responses to treatment and care plans.

• Performs ongoing reassessment of patients and modifies plans of care based on patient condition and outcomes.

• Assesses and interprets diagnostic data, laboratory results, monitoring information, and interdisciplinary documentation.

• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with organizational policies and medication safety standards.

• Maintains compliance with infection prevention practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborates with team members to coordinate patient care.

• Provides patient and family education appropriate to the patient's level of understanding.

• Promotes an exceptional patient experience through compassionate care, effective communication, and hourly rounding practices.

• Demonstrates accountability for professional growth through participation in required education, training, competency validation, and residency program activities.

• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice activities, and departmental projects.

• Supports a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn and utilize computer applications, electronic medical records, and healthcare technology systems.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.

• Knowledge of nursing care methods, practices, and procedures.

• Ability to work effectively as a team member within a healthcare environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and work demands.

• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and professional standards.

• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and evidence-based nursing practice.

• Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Field of Study

• Nursing.

• Work Experience

• N/A

• Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure in the applicable state required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Additional certifications may be required based on specialty area and department requirements.

• Additional Information

• Participation in a designated nurse residency, fellowship, orientation, or training program is required. Successful completion of all orientation, competency, and educational requirements is expected prior to transition to independent practice.