Nurse Residency - Neuro Med​/Surg - Day Shift - Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg FL

Position Summary Overview:

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 dministers 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 with our Neuro Med/Surg floor. It is the area's only Level IV Epilepsy Center. It is a fast paced, clinically intense unit that specialized in the care of many conditions of the brain, such as 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 in order to be considered. About the residency program:
The Orlando Health Registered Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) Our Nurse Residency is a 12 month, ANCC accredited program that supports any RN 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 that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with nationally 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.

A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts.

As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community‑focused care that has defined the hospital for generations. Why Orlando Health is your best place to work:
Education & Career Growth Assistance Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match Excellent Company Culture and Work-Life Balance Family & Pet Support ..and more! Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life.

We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. 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. 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…