Job Posting Title Nurse Residency - Neuro Med/Surg - Day Shift - Bayfront Hospital - St. Peters[...]

Position Summary Overview: The Nurse Resident, Acute Care supports patient care on the Neuro Med/Surg floor, the area’s only Level IV Epilepsy Center. It is a fast-paced, clinically intense unit that cares for brain-related conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, epilepsy, head injuries, and cognitive disorders. Title: Nurse Resident, Acute Care Unit: Neuro Med/Surg Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Location: St. Petersburg, FL Schedule: Full-Time, Days, 3 12s Job Summary: The Nurse Resident administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post-intervention with assessment. This position is on the Neuro Med/Surg floor, the area’s only Level IV Epilepsy Center. It is a fast-paced, clinically intense unit that specializes in the care of brain conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, epilepsy, head injuries, and cognitive disorders. Please note: This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience. Applicants must hold an active Florida or compact multistate RN license to be considered. About the residency program: The Orlando Health Registered Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP). The Nurse Residency is a 12-month, ANCC-accredited program that supports RNs with under one year of experience through structured training, preceptorship, monthly classes, and simulation to transition into independent practice. About the organization: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility serving St. Petersburg and surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with recognized care across emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care. Responsibilities Essential Functions: 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. Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers. 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. Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s age-specific needs. 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, including patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety. Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills. Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care. Practices effective problem identification and resolution. Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members. Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights. 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, applicable laws, and standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions: Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and outcomes. Participates in and may lead unit-level and/or organizational-level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement. Participates in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance. Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area. Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings. Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs. Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education. Actively participates in the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education/Training: Nursing school graduate. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department. Licensure/Certification: 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. ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orlando Health, Inc.