Graduate Nurse Coordinator
Orlando Health, Orlando, FL, United States
Position Summary
The Graduate Nurse Coordinator supports the Nurse Residency Program by leading site-based education, mentorship, and transition-to-practice initiatives. This role ensures new graduate nurses are equipped to succeed through structured learning, clinical support, and collaboration with nursing leadership.
What You’ll Do
Develop and refine orientation and training aligned with NRP standards
Ensure consistency in NRP implementation and evaluation
Serve as liaison between NRP leadership, learning managers, and nursing leaders
Oversee NRP curriculum implementation and site-based instruction
Coordinate classes, skills labs, simulations, and seminars using adult learning principles
Observe and evaluate resident practice with preceptors and nurse leaders
Provide coaching and feedback to support clinical performance and professional growth
Guide residents and preceptors in achieving optimal NRP outcomes
Manage confidential materials and sensitive communications
Serve as the site-based leader supporting new graduate nurse transition
Communicate program needs, progress, and issues to nursing and NRP leadership
Participate in system-wide meetings, workgroups, and learning initiatives
Collaborate with Human Resources to support recruitment and retention
Analyze NRP data and program outcomes to drive continuous improvement
Identify and address barriers to learning, progression, and retention
Monitor compliance, performance trends, and evidence-based practice changes
Support quality improvement initiatives and a healthy work environment
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required
3 years of acute care RN experience
Licensure & Certifications
Current Florida RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
BLS certification required
Additional certifications may be required based on unit (ACLS, PALS, NALS, TNCC)
National specialty certification required within 12 months
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The Graduate Nurse Coordinator supports the Nurse Residency Program by leading site-based education, mentorship, and transition-to-practice initiatives. This role ensures new graduate nurses are equipped to succeed through structured learning, clinical support, and collaboration with nursing leadership.
What You’ll Do
Develop and refine orientation and training aligned with NRP standards
Ensure consistency in NRP implementation and evaluation
Serve as liaison between NRP leadership, learning managers, and nursing leaders
Oversee NRP curriculum implementation and site-based instruction
Coordinate classes, skills labs, simulations, and seminars using adult learning principles
Observe and evaluate resident practice with preceptors and nurse leaders
Provide coaching and feedback to support clinical performance and professional growth
Guide residents and preceptors in achieving optimal NRP outcomes
Manage confidential materials and sensitive communications
Serve as the site-based leader supporting new graduate nurse transition
Communicate program needs, progress, and issues to nursing and NRP leadership
Participate in system-wide meetings, workgroups, and learning initiatives
Collaborate with Human Resources to support recruitment and retention
Analyze NRP data and program outcomes to drive continuous improvement
Identify and address barriers to learning, progression, and retention
Monitor compliance, performance trends, and evidence-based practice changes
Support quality improvement initiatives and a healthy work environment
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required
3 years of acute care RN experience
Licensure & Certifications
Current Florida RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
BLS certification required
Additional certifications may be required based on unit (ACLS, PALS, NALS, TNCC)
National specialty certification required within 12 months
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