Medical-Surgical - Psychiatric Nursing
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Florida Hospital Center for Behavior Health features in and outpatient
programs and offers a full continuum of care for behavioral health patients.
Our psychiatric nurses play an integral role in the overall team treatment
approach, and our Nurse Residency is an excellent way to build on classroom
knowledge through a thoughtfully-designed, hands-on approach. You'll find
that this specialty offers a variety of departments. In addition, many
Nurse Residents are drawn to the multi-faceted approach that we utilize
to help patients reach the goal of long-term stabilization.
Psychiatric unit options include Intensive Treatment Unit, Medical - Psychiatric Unit, Acute Adult Unit, and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. To read highlights about each of Psychiatric Unit options, click here.
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At Florida Hospital, our commitment to excellence is matched only
by our commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients
and associates. Because our nursing staff plays an integral role
in the quality of patient care, we offer a comprehensive benefits
package to enhance our nurses' quality of life.
In addition to a competitive salary, our nurse graduates are eligible
for an array of benefits, including:
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Graduating from an accredited nursing school? Searching for a confidence-building
mentoring experience? We offer the ideal program for you. Our year-long
paid nurse residency is an ideal professional development option
for recent nursing school graduates who want to specialize in:
You'll advance through three distinct phases that will expand your
skills and increase your independence. As a resident, you'll:
- Enjoy two to four months of precepted training that includes
classroom learning and clinical orientation with a preceptor (Phase
I)
- Benefit from one to three months of a full clinical assignment
under the guidance of a resource nurse who will be your personal
mentor (Phase II)
- Attain additional experience and knowledge through a five to
six month clinical assignment, as well as five additional classroom
days for your specialty (Phase III)
By the end of your program, you'll demonstrate advanced-beginner
clinical competence in the areas of:
- Patient care/delegation
- Documentation
- Nursing process
- Interpersonal communication
- Pathophysiology
- Professional accountability
Programs begin during the following months:
Medical Surgical Nurse Residencies:
January, March, June, July, August and October
Critical Care and Emergency Care Nurse Residencies:
February, July and October
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