Graduate Nurse - Acute Care - Night Shift - Bayfront Hospital

Bayfront Health • Saint Petersburg, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Nurse provides bedside patient care in an acute-care hospital or inpatient/observation setting. The role is designed for nursing school graduates to begin practicing under supervision before passing the NCLEX and obtaining a nursing license. Graduate Nurses work under a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse. After obtaining licensure, they may transition into the 12-month accredited Nurse Residency Program.

The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises individualized care plans, evaluates progress, and coordinates care for a defined patient group. The role includes advocating for patients and families, collaborating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, documenting care, and providing age-appropriate care. The nurse is expected to demonstrate competency in nursing skills and unit equipment, follow evidence-based standards and regulatory requirements, contribute to quality improvement and professional development, and comply with Orlando Health policies.

This is a full-time, night-shift position at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. The hospital is a 480-bed teaching medical center and part of the Orlando Health system.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Authorized by the Florida Board of Nursing to practice as a graduate nurse and has received a Graduate Nurse letter.
• Authorized by the examination vendor to take the NCLEX.
• Meet mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
• Obtain Florida Registered Nurse licensure or a Nurse Licensure Compact multistate RN license within three months of placement in the job.
• Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC certification may be required for certain areas or departments.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside patient care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
• Assess patient needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
• Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, advocate for patients and families, and provide compassionate care.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
• Coordinate care for a defined patient group and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
• Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage care and address patient or unit concerns.
• Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Demonstrate nursing skills and competency in the use of patient-care and unit equipment.
• Prioritize care using evidence-based standards, identify problems, and work toward resolution.
• Understand and respect legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Support the transition and development of new team members and/or students in collaboration with education staff and nursing leadership.
• Contribute to quality improvement, professional practice, peer review, mentoring, and coaching activities, including participation in committees as appropriate.
• Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Attend staff development sessions, department meetings, nursing committee meetings, and the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate.
• Identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
• Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Education and career growth assistance, including career-growing free education programs.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage and resources.
• Financial and retirement planning with company match.
• Company culture and work-life balance.
• Family and pet support.
• Benefits begin on day one and include flexibility where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree