Senior Nurse Extern - ICU Days

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is seeking a Senior Nurse Extern for the ICU day shift. This is an externship position for nursing students who have completed their junior year, providing hands-on clinical experience in acute care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse preceptor.

Clinical Setting

Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving Florida's Treasure Coast. The ICU provides advanced care for acute patients receiving active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, and post-intervention recovery. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and holds advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside patient care in the ICU under the supervision of an assigned Registered Nurse preceptor
• Assess patient needs and collaborate with the assigned RN to develop and revise individualized care plans based on patient responses and progress
• Adhere to infection prevention and control standards, including appropriate use of PPE, hand hygiene, and isolation precautions
• Recognize and escalate patient safety concerns, changes in condition, or urgent clinical needs to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record under RN supervision and co-signature, including patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures
• Demonstrate expanded competency in nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requirements
• Progressively assume increased responsibility for a defined patient assignment under RN supervision
• Demonstrate effective time management and prioritization skills in managing patient care in accordance with evidence-based practice standards
• Apply developing clinical judgment to recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately escalate concerns
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team under guidance of the assigned RN
• Provide compassionate and therapeutic care, contributing to a positive patient and family experience through service excellence and effective communication
• Actively seek and incorporate feedback from preceptors and clinical teams to support ongoing professional growth
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable federal, state, and local standards
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
• Follow the schedule of the assigned preceptor and attend assigned meetings with leadership
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Completed junior year of nursing school or equivalent by the start of the program
• Successful completion of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the specific unit/department

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting (CNA, PCT, MA, EMT, or similar role)
• Exposure to acute care or hospital-based clinical environments

Schedule

• Day shift
• Follows the schedule of the assigned preceptor

Benefits

Orlando Health offers comprehensive benefits starting on day 1, including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, and PTO/holidays for full-time and part-time employees. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are offered for qualifying positions.