RN Nurse Resident - Intermediate Critical Care / Multisystem PCU

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is recognized as a "Best Regional Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report and a "Best Place to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare. This award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility has been serving the community since 1985. With a team of highly qualified nurses, support staff, and physician specialists, the 285-bed facility offers expertise and advanced technology in diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services, and emergency medicine. In 2025, the hospital opened an onsite Team Member Wellness Center featuring a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities to support employee health and well-being. Orlando Health's promise, "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work," is supported by competitive pay, comprehensive benefits starting day one, and recognition as a Forbes Best-In-State Employer. The DPH Intermediate Critical Care / Multisystem Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 33-bed unit adjacent to the ICU, serving as a transitional care step-down unit for patients who no longer require intensive care but need close monitoring. The unit caters to adult patients recovering from post-cath procedures, those needing advanced monitoring, specialized medication drips (Nicardipine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin), and/or ventilator support, and individuals with potential life-threatening conditions who are stable enough to leave the ICU.

Requirements

Nursing school graduate.
Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Active RN license or sitting for NCLEX in June

Nice To Haves

ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Responsibilities

Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/department.
Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes, but is not limited to, patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.