Nurse Resident - Med Surg A2 - Night Shift - Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Resident provides bedside nursing care to acute-care patients in the Med/Surg (A2) department at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. 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 Nurse Residency Program featuring structured training, preceptorship, monthly classes, and simulation to support transition to independent practice. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises individualized plans of care, evaluates progress toward expected outcomes, and coordinates care for a defined patient group. The role involves documenting care, administering medications and treatments, promoting patient safety, communicating and collaborating with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team, and advocating for patients and families. Residents are expected to demonstrate age-appropriate care, nursing competency, awareness of legal issues and patient rights, and adherence to applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. The position is full-time, onsite, and scheduled for night shifts consisting of three 12-hour shifts, with alternating weekends. The role also supports team development, quality improvement, professional development, and organizational goals. Orlando Health offers education and career growth assistance, health and wellness resources, financial and retirement planning with company match, and family and pet support. Benefits begin on day one, and the organization notes that flexibility is offered wherever possible.

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 all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
Have less than one year of RN experience, as the residency is intended for nurses with under 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 patients’ needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses.
Evaluate patients’ 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 age-specific needs of patients served by the assigned unit or department.
Coordinate care for a defined patient group and delegate tasks appropriately to qualified team members.
Document patient assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures in accordance with required and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment.
Prioritize care in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Communicate patient condition and unit concerns to healthcare team members, and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage care.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families, while demonstrating awareness of legal issues and patient rights.
Collaborate with education and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members and students.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to others’ knowledge and skills 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 take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Actively participate in and attend the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role.
Perform other duties as assigned.