Nurse Resident, Observations Unit

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Resident provides bedside care in the Clinical Observation Unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), a 40-bed unit serving patients across medical-surgical, observation, and progressive-care acuity levels. Patients are typically admitted from the Emergency Department or directly from a physician’s office, with stays ranging from 8 to 48 hours. The unit is described as fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. The role is intended for licensed registered nurses with more than one year of experience. The Nurse Resident administers care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse, and actively participates in the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role. The position is variable full time on nights.

Requirements

Nursing school graduate.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida or holding a valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
The position is intended for licensed registered nurses with more than one year of experience.

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 or revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses.
Evaluates patients’ progress toward expected outcomes.
Builds respectful relationships with team members and customers, respecting diversity.
Advocates for patients and their families.
Provides care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit or department.
May serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage the unit or department effectively.
Models expected practices for staff and supports hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
Coordinates care for a defined patient group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
Documents patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient-care and unit equipment required by the unit or department.
Prioritizes patient care in accordance with evidence-based practice standards of care.
Identifies and resolves problems effectively.
Delegates tasks and duties according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Communicates relevant information about patient conditions or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
Provides a compassionate, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintains reasonably regular and punctual attendance and complies with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contributes to others’ knowledge and skills and continuously improves healthcare practice quality and organizational outcomes.
Participates in and may lead unit-level or organizational committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participates in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice or role performance.
Uses supplies efficiently and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
Partners with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and takes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role.
Performs other duties as assigned.