Position Summary

The Clinical Observation Unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center is a 40‑bed, multi‑acuity unit caring for med‑surg, observation, and progressive care–level patients. Most patients are admitted from the Emergency Department or arrive as direct admissions from physician offices, with typical stays ranging from 8 to 48 hours.

This is a fast‑paced, high‑variety environment ideal for nurses who enjoy continuous learning, rapid patient turnover, and a dynamic clinical setting. Our team is known for being collaborative, supportive, and committed to exceptional patient care.

We offer opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within the organization.

Position Summary:

The Nurse Resident in the Clinical Observation Unit provides and coordinates patient care in an acute inpatient/observation setting. This includes caring for patients receiving active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post‑intervention monitoring and assessment.

Who This Role Is For:

This position is designed for licensed Registered Nurses with less than one year of experience, offering a strong foundation for new graduates or early‑career nurses seeking exposure to a wide range of patient conditions.

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 forstaff and supportsthe 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 interpretsthe necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age- specific needs.
• Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegatestasks 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 patientsafety.
• 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.
• Delegatestasks and dutiesto 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.
• Maintainsreasonably 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.

• Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improvesthe 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 ofsupplies 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 professioal development and continuing education.
• Actively participatesin and attends 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.

Experience
None.