Nurse Resident- Medical Surgical Unit- Nights

Orlando Health • Ocoee, FL

130d

About The Position

Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility located in Ocoee, Florida. The hospital has been serving the residents of west Orange County for more than 70 years, offering services that range from 24/7 emergency care to specialized treatments in cardiovascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and minimally invasive robotic surgery. The hospital has received numerous accreditations and designations in various specialty services, including bariatric surgery, spine surgery, stroke, and hip and knee joint replacement. It has also earned 2024-25 High Performing Hospital ratings in five areas from U.S. News & World Report and recognition as a 2024 Top Teaching Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. As part of the Orlando Health system, the hospital is committed to providing professional and compassionate care to patients, families, and communities. The position involves administering patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, specifically for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.

Requirements

• Nursing school graduate.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Responsibilities

• Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
• Assesses patients needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses.
• Evaluates patients progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/department.
• Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
• Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department's goals and strategies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
• Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
• Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
• Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
• Participates in and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
• Participates in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
• Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
• Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
• Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
• Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.

Benefits

• Career-growing FREE education programs.
• Well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life.
• Benefits begin on day one.
• Flexibility to be present for your passions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree