Nurse Resident, RN - Trauma Med/Surg - Days - Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida

BAYFRONT HEALTH - St. Petersburg, FL

Job Title: Nurse Resident, RN - Trauma Med/Surg - Days - Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida

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Shift: 3 Day shifts per week; Hours 645am-715pm

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City: St. Petersburg

State: FL

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Job 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.
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 and assesses data reflective of the patient’s status.
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.
Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment.
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.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and organizational 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 and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Nursing assessment and provision of patient care
Collaboration with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams
Patient advocacy
Documentation of patient care
Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan
Competency in nursing skills

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience: Less than one year of experience.

Education: Nursing school graduate.

License & Certification:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

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Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Commitment to quality recognized with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025.
The hospital has an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group.