Nurse Resident - Trauma Med Surg - Day Shift - Bayfront Hospital

Bayfront Health•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Resident administers patient care in the Trauma Med Surg unit at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, an acute-care hospital setting. The role is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience and provides bedside care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse. Residents assess patients, develop and revise individualized care plans, evaluate progress, coordinate care, delegate appropriately, and document care in accordance with required and regulatory standards. They provide age-appropriate, compassionate care; advocate for patients and families; and collaborate with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams. The position also participates in a 12-month, ANCC-accredited Nurse Residency Program featuring structured training, preceptorship, monthly classes, and simulation to support transition to independent practice. The role contributes to unit and organizational quality and performance improvement, supports other team members through mentoring and professional development, attends required in-services and meetings, maintains a safe and organized work area, and complies with Orlando Health policies and procedures. The position is full-time, working day shift in three 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida or holding a valid Nurse Licensure Compact multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
The position is intended for registered nurses with less than one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Administer bedside patient care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
Assess patients’ needs, develop or revise individualized care plans, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, respect diversity, and advocate for patients and families.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage care.
Coordinate care for a defined patient group and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Document patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment.
Prioritize care according to evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Communicate relevant patient-condition or unit information to healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment and demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership to support the transition of new team members and students.
Contribute to others’ knowledge and skills and continuously improve healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in or lead unit-level and organizational committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice and role performance.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff development in-services, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings.
Partner with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
Actively participate in and attend the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.