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

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Resident administers patient care in the Neuro Med Surg department 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. Residents provide bedside care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse and participate in a 12-month, ANCC-accredited Nurse Residency Program featuring structured training, preceptorship, monthly classes, and simulation to support the transition to independent practice. The position involves assessing patients, developing and revising individualized plans of care, evaluating progress, documenting care, administering medications and treatments, and promoting patient safety. The Nurse Resident collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team members, advocates for patients and families, delegates tasks appropriately, and provides age-appropriate, compassionate care. Residents maintain competency in nursing skills and unit equipment, follow evidence-based standards and regulatory requirements, support quality improvement and professional development, and attend residency, staff development, and department activities. The role is full-time, working night shifts 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 (NLC) multistate RN license.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit or department.
Less than one year of nursing experience, as specified for the intended Nurse Residency Program population.

Responsibilities

Administer bedside patient care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
Assess patients’ needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses.
Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes.
Build respectful relationships with team members and customers while respecting diversity.
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 group of patients and delegate tasks appropriately to team members.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures consistently and in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment.
Prioritize patient care in accordance with evidence-based standards of care and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Communicate relevant patient-condition information and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborate with education staff and nursing leadership to support the transition of new team members and students.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of others and continuously improve healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
Participate in and potentially 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 nursing committee meetings.
Partner with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and assume responsibility for continuing education.
Actively participate in and attend the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role.
Perform other duties as assigned.