Medical-Surgical - Psychiatric Unit Options

As a Psychiatric Nurse Resident, you may work in one or more of the following departments, which are located at Florida Hospital Orlando, unless otherwise noted:

Intensive Treatment Unit

• 24-bed closed unit
• Safe, secure and highly structured environment for seriously ill patients with a variety of diagnoses
• Ideal for recent graduates who want to work in a multidisciplinary environment focused on individualized treatment plans
  

Medical - Psychiatric Unit

• 19-bed unit for patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis that also require skilled nursing care (but not acute Medical Surgical care)
• Ideal for recent graduates who want to work with patients receiving individual and group therapy and education
  

Acute Adult Unit

• 16-bed closed unit
• Safe, secure and therapeutic environment for higher functioning patients
• Ideal for recent graduates who are interest in individual therapeutic interactions, group therapy and education programs
  

Adolescent Unit

• A highly structured unit that treats patients between 12 and 18 years of age
• Ideal for recent graduates interested in working with adolescents through a combination of behavior modification, other therapeutic activities and family involvement

Winter Park Psychiatric Care Center

• 37-bed closed unit at Winter Park Memorial Hospital
• Individualized psychiatric stabilization and treatment for adults with acute conditions
• Ideal for recent graduates interested in a combination of group therapy, health education, medication supervision, crisis evaluation, other therapeutic activities and family involvement

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: Up to $2,000 Relocation Allowance Continuing Education NCLEX Reimbursement Graduate Nurse Referral Bonus Medical, Dental, Life and Other Insurance Retirement including 509 & 403B Paid Days Off Amenities

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: Critical Care Emergency Care Medical Surgical 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