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

Orlando Health•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Resident, Acute Care administers patient care in the Trauma Med Surg department at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. The role is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience and provides bedside care in an acute-care hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse. The position is a full-time night-shift role scheduled for three 12-hour shifts. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, and coordinates care for a defined group of patients. The role includes advocating for patients and families, collaborating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams, documenting care, delegating tasks appropriately, and providing care suited to patients’ age-specific needs. The nurse is expected to follow evidence-based standards, demonstrate nursing competency and sound judgment, uphold patient rights and legal requirements, and contribute to quality improvement and the development of colleagues. The role participates in the Orlando Health Nurse Residency Program, a 12-month accredited program for RNs with under one year of experience. The program uses structured training, preceptorship, monthly classes, and simulation to support the transition to independent practice. The resident is also responsible for professional development, continuing education, attendance at relevant meetings and in-services, compliance with organizational policies, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.

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 Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
The role is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Administer bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting 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, respect diversity, and advocate for patients and their families.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit or department.
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 in accordance with patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of unit-specific patient-care equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Communicate relevant information about patient condition or unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families, and demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership teams to support the transition of new team members and/or students.
Contribute to colleagues’ knowledge and skills and continuously improve healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participate in or lead unit- or organization-level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice or role performance.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attend staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
Partner with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for professional development and 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.