Nurse Resident - Med Surg A2 - Night Shift - Bayfront Hospital
About The Position
The Nurse Resident provides bedside nursing care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting for acute-care patients receiving active treatment. The role is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience. Residents work under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse and participate in a 12-month, ANCC-accredited residency program featuring structured training, preceptorship, monthly classes, and simulation to support transition to independent practice. The position is in the Med/Surg (A2) department at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is an onsite, full-time night-shift role scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, including alternating weekends.
Requirements
- Graduate of a nursing school.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida or hold 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.
- Less than one year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside patient care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
- Assess patients’ needs, develop and revise individualized plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
- Advocate for patients and their families, respect diversity, and provide compassionate, therapeutic care.
- Provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
- Coordinate care for a defined patient group and delegate tasks according to patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
- Document 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, identify problems, and work toward their resolution.
- Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team about patient care and unit concerns.
- Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
- Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
- Contribute to the knowledge and skills of others and support improvements in healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
- Participate in unit and organizational committees, peer review, mentoring, coaching, and performance improvement activities as applicable.
- Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Attend staff development, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings as applicable.
- Work with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
- Participate in and attend the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Education and career growth assistance, including career-growing free education programs.
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage and resources.
- Financial and retirement planning with company match.
- Company culture and work-life balance.
- Family and pet support.
- Benefits begin on the first day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
