Nurse Resident, Neuro Step-Down-Trauma Hospital

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Resident works in the Neuro Step-Down Unit at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, caring for patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injury, and postoperative neurosurgical needs. The unit supports patients through recovery and progression of care while helping residents build a foundation in neurological nursing. The role provides bedside nursing care in an inpatient or observation hospital setting. Nurse Residents receive structured orientation, hands-on training, and mentorship from experienced nurses, with opportunities to develop skills in neurological assessment, patient and family education, teamwork, and care coordination. The position is intended for licensed Registered Nurses with less than one year of experience and is suitable for new graduates.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida or holding a valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meets Orlando Health and unit or department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
Intended for licensed Registered Nurses with less than one year of experience.

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, 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 care.
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 standards of care and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Communicate relevant information about patient conditions and unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
Provide compassionate, therapeutic care to patients and families while remaining aware of legal issues and patient rights.
Collaborate with education staff and nursing leadership to support the transition of new team members and students.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contribute to colleagues’ knowledge and skills and continuously improve healthcare quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in or lead unit- or organization-level nursing practice and performance improvement committees.
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 sessions, department meetings, and nursing committee meetings.
Partner with nursing leadership to identify professional development needs and take responsibility for continuing education.
Actively participate in and attend the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to the role.