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Title: Nurse Resident, Acute Care
Department: Care Team
Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Location: St. Petersburg FL (on site)
Shift: Nights (note: first 6 weeks will be day shift before transitioning to nights)
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 intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
What you will do
- 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 requirements relative to their 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. This includes, but is not limited to, 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, 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 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.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 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.
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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.
Our company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. Our people are passionate about what they do and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
About the Orlando Health Nurse Residency Program
Orlando Health Registered Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP)
The Orlando Health 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. It is a blend of classroom learning and precepted shifts.
The Care Team is an Advanced Care bridge program designed to give residents broad exposure so they can confidently grow into the specialty that fits them best. Residents will begin on a Med-Surg floor for foundational training, then have the opportunity to complete structured shadow rotations in advanced care areas such as the Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery, and Critical Care units. After rotations, the resident may have the option to transition into an advanced care unit for the remainder of the residency. Final placement is based on demonstrated competencies and unit need.
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.
Section 1557 Non-Discrimination
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.
Position Summary:
A Brief Overview
Title: Nurse Resident, Acute Care
Department: Care Team
Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Location: St. Petersburg FL (on site)
Shift: Nights (note: first 6 weeks will be day shift before transitioning to nights)
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 intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
What you will do
- 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 requirements relative to their 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. This includes, but is not limited to, 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, 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 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.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 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.
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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.
Our company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. Our people are passionate about what they do and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
About the Orlando Health Nurse Residency Program
Orlando Health Registered Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP)
The Orlando Health 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. It is a blend of classroom learning and precepted shifts.
The Care Team is an Advanced Care bridge program designed to give residents broad exposure so they can confidently grow into the specialty that fits them best. Residents will begin on a Med-Surg floor for foundational training, then have the opportunity to complete structured shadow rotations in advanced care areas such as the Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery, and Critical Care units. After rotations, the resident may have the option to transition into an advanced care unit for the remainder of the residency. Final placement is based on demonstrated competencies and unit need.
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.
Section 1557 Non-Discrimination
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Resident
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
USCIS requires proof of medical credentials for residency-based H-1B petitions. Having your ECFMG certificate finalized before your program's credentialing deadline prevents last-minute delays that can push your start date past the petition window.
Search residency programs with verified H-1B history
Not every program routinely sponsors international graduates. Use Migrate Mate to identify hospitals and academic medical centers with active H-1B LCA filings for resident or house officer positions, narrowing your application list to realistic sponsoring employers.
Confirm each training site has its own LCA
Residency rotations across affiliated hospitals each require a separately certified LCA listing that specific worksite address. Ask your program coordinator which sites are already covered and flag any new rotation sites early so DOL certification isn't a last-minute scramble.
Align your NRMP match timeline with cap-exempt filing
Most teaching hospitals qualify as cap-exempt institutions, meaning your program can file your I-129 at any point in the year rather than competing under the annual cap. Confirm cap-exempt status with your GME office immediately after matching so USCIS filing begins before your July start date.
Request a prevailing wage check using OFLC Wage Search
Your program must pay the higher of the actual wage or the DOL prevailing wage for your specialty and geographic area. Pulling the current figure from OFLC Wage Search before contract negotiations lets you spot any shortfall and address it with the GME office proactively.
Plan your 60-day grace period around graduation
If your residency ends and you don't immediately transfer to a new H-1B employer, you have a 60-day grace period before status lapses. Lining up fellowship or attending positions with H-1B transfers filed inside that window protects your continuous lawful status.
H-1B Visa Resident: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a residency position qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Graduate medical education positions require a medical degree and a state medical license or its equivalent, satisfying the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to H-1B petitions. Teaching hospitals and academic medical centers sponsor residents under this classification routinely, and the position's inherent degree requirement makes the qualification straightforward rather than conditional on how the employer structures duties.
Are most residency programs exempt from the H-1B annual cap?
Most are. Teaching hospitals affiliated with universities and nonprofit research institutions generally qualify as cap-exempt employers under the H-1B rules, which means they can file your I-129 petition at any time of year. Confirm your specific program's exemption status with the GME or international services office, since community hospitals without university affiliation may not qualify.
How do I find residency programs that sponsor H-1B visas?
Start your search on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history so you can confirm sponsorship before you apply. Cross-referencing LCA disclosure data for job titles like resident physician or house officer by specialty and state helps you build a realistic program list rather than relying on program websites that rarely publicize sponsorship policies clearly.
What happens to my H-1B status when residency ends and I start a fellowship?
Your new fellowship employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your residency H-1B expires, or you must stay within the 60-day grace period that follows program completion. Cap-exempt institutions can file at any point, so timing the transfer petition to land before your last residency day is the cleanest way to maintain continuous authorized status without a gap.
Can my H-1B cover rotations at multiple hospital sites during residency?
Only if each site has its own certified LCA listing that worksite address. USCIS requires a separate, DOL-certified LCA for every location where you perform H-1B work, including affiliated clinics and community rotation sites. Programs with established international graduate pipelines typically handle this automatically, but it's worth confirming the LCA coverage list with your GME coordinator before each rotation block begins.