Nurse Resident - Med Surg Unit at Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health • Lake Mary, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Resident, Advanced Care administers patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where acute-care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention needs. The role is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience. The nurse provides bedside care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse, and coordinates care for a defined patient group while collaborating with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team.

The position is based in the Med Surg Unit at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital. It is listed as variable full-time, with three 12-hour day shifts per week, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility offering medical and surgical services, including cardiovascular care, general surgery, orthopedics, women’s services, labor and delivery, and intensive care.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing school.
• Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida or hold a valid Nurse Licensure Compact multistate RN license.
• Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Experience: none.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
• Assess patients’ needs, develop or revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
• Build respectful relationships with team members and customers, respecting diversity.
• Advocate for patients and their families.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit or department.
• Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage the unit or department.
• Serve as a role model for staff and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
• Coordinate care for a defined patient group and delegate tasks appropriately according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
• Document patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care and unit equipment required by the unit or department.
• Prioritize patient care in accordance with evidence-based practice standards of care.
• Identify and resolve problems effectively.
• Communicate relevant information about patient condition or unit concerns to healthcare team members.
• Provide compassionate care and a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Collaborate with the education department and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members and/or students.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Benefits package begins on day one for full-time and part-time employees.
• Flexible schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year.
• Opportunities for career advancement, leadership roles, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed