Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Nursing Units At-A-Glance

Nursing Units At-A-Glance

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Table of Contents

We Support Our Team Members................................ 3

About Bayfront Health St. Petersburg........................ 4

Meet the CNO................................................................ 5

Nursing Mission Statement......................................... 6

Qualities of a Bayfront Health St.Petersburg Nurse... 6

Benefits ........................................................................... 7

REHABILITATION UNITS Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation.................................... 8

MEDICAL SURGICAL UNITS Medical Surgical............................................................ 9

Medical Telemetry......................................................... 10

Neuro Care..................................................................... 11

Orthopedics.................................................................... 12

Trauma Care................................................................... 13

STEPDOWN UNITS Cardiac Stepdown......................................................... 14

Progressive Care Unit (PCU)...................................... 15

INTENSIVE CARE UNITS Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)......... 16

Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU)......... 17

Neurological Intensive Care Unit (NICU)................ 18

Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU).......................... 19

BABY PLACE UNITS Labor & Delivery........................................................... 20

Mother / Baby................................................................ 21

Nursery............................................................................ 22

EMERGENCY SERVICES Emergency Services – Main Campus......................... 23

Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED).......... 24

SURGICAL RELATED UNITS Operating Room (OR).................................................. 25

Preoperative ................................................................... 26

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)............................ 27

PROCEDURAL UNITS Cardiac Cath Lab / Electrophysiology (EP).............. 28

Interventional Radiology (I/R)................................... 29

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Nursing Education Department................................. 30

CONTACT Talent Acquisition Team.............................................. 31

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We Support Our Team Members

Our Mission
To improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and
communities we serve.

Our Vision
A trusted leader inspiring hope through the advancement of health.

At Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
• We are committed to excellence in serving and supporting our patients,

our physicians, our guests and fellow team members
• We not only care for people, we care about them.
• We will do everything in our power to ensure that all people are treated

with respect, dignity, kindness and compassion.
• We will listen intently to our customers and each other with open minds

and with open hearts.
• We will make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Workforce and Recruitment Diversity
At Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, we recognize our responsibility to
develop a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. From the
recruitment and hiring of team members, to the identification and
recruitment of our board members, we promote diversity by selecting
the most qualified and skilled
representatives to meet the needs
of our culturally diverse and
growing community. We know
that by mirroring the diversity of
our community, we are better able
to relate effectively to our patients
and families.

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Bayfront Health St. Petersburg is a comprehensive
emergency, medical and surgical acute care facility,
serving the residents of St. Petersburg and the
surrounding Gulf Coast communities for more than
100 years. Becoming part of the Orlando Health
organization in October 2020, Bayfront Health
St. Petersburg is poised to build upon the strong
reputation it has earned over the years.

The 480-bed hospital provides a complete continuum of care, with
advanced technology and expertise in numerous specialties, including
cardiology, neuroscience, obstetrics, orthopedics, surgery, emergency and
trauma, and acute rehabilitation. Recognized for elevated care, the hospital
has earned designations as a Level II Trauma Center — the only adult
trauma center in Pinellas County, Level 2 Adult Cardiovascular Service
hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level IV Epilepsy Center,
and holds certifications in Hip and Knee Replacement. Bayfront Health
St. Petersburg Baby Place offers full obstetrical care and, in partnership
with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is a state-certified Level III
Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center. The hospital also offers a variety
of outpatient services, including imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation,
cardiovascular and wound care. For urgent and emergency care, CareSpot
Urgent Care – Bayfront Health St. Petersburg and Bayfront Health
St. Petersburg Emergency Room – Pinellas Park offer convenient locations
for care where and when it’s needed.
Recognized with many patient-care quality and safety ratings over the
years, the hospital also was named a Best Hospital in the Tampa Bay Times
2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, a reflection of a continued commitment to
providing the highest quality of care — a commitment we feel privileged to
provide every day.

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Meet the CNO

Lorraine Parker, MSN, RN, CENP, is the chief nursing officer at Bayfront
Health St. Petersburg, leading the hospital’s nursing vision, strategic
direction and delivery of care. She is focused on continually enhancing the
culture of providing quality patient care that is evident at Bayfront Health
St. Petersburg.
Lorraine began her career as a nursing assistant at Orlando Health Arnold
Palmer Hospital for Children. Over nearly three decades, she served in
various nursing leadership roles at Orlando Health, including nursing
operations manager and patient care administrator.

“I’m proud to lead a team that is committed
to creating a Culture of Caring. At Bayfront
Health St. Petersburg, we want to inspire
our team members to be the best nurse
they can be while pursuing the career path
that is closest to their heart. With so many
specialties, there is something for everyone —
from cardiac to trauma to obstetrics.”

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Nursing Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide exemplary patient-centered care focused on
improving health and optimizing outcomes for the individuals, families and
communities we serve; and to advance the profession of nursing through
clinical excellence and caring practice.

Qualities of a Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Nurse

Strive for Excellence

• Compassionate
• Critical Thinker
• Detail Oriented
• Empathetic
• Excellent Listener
• Flexible
• Inclusive
• Mindful of Others
• Patient Advocate
• Positive Attitude
• Respectful
• Safe
• Strong Communicator
• Takes Ownership
• Team Player

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Benefits Let Us Pay for Your Education!

• BENEFITS START DAY ONE! • Up to $5,000 Tuition
• Medical/Dental/Vision Reimbursement
• 403B (with matching!)
• Paid Time Off • Loan Repayment Program
• Disability Insurance Nurse Residency Program
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Bayfront Health St. Petersburg’s
• Leadership Development RN Residency Program is
• Backup Care & Family Support designed to support role
• And much more! transition for a new licensed
graduate nurse to the arena of
professional nursing.

• Learning activities are based on
the principles of experiential
learning to aid in transference
of knowledge to various clinical
situations.

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ACUTE INPATIENT REHABILITATION

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:5
TYPES OF CASES
Stroke
Amputees
Cardiac
Pulmonary
Neurology
Mix of various types of patients
IDEAL NURSE
Graduate Nurse
Medical Surgical Nurse
CRRN certification preferred
POINTS OF INTEREST
Collaborate with multiple disciplines to achieve improved
outcomes with patients

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MEDICAL SURGICAL 1:5-6 MEDICAL SURGICAL

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO
TYPES OF CASES
Medical Surgical
General Surgery
Infected Surgeries
Medical – abdominal pain, fever, N/V/D
IDEAL NURSE
Graduate Nurse
Prior LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse
Skilled Facility Transition
POINTS OF INTEREST
Spacious Private Rooms

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MEDICAL TELEMETRY MEDICAL TELEMETRY

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:5-6

TYPES OF CASES

All Medical Patients

Cardiac Monitors

Wound Vacs

Renal/Dialysis Needs

IDEAL NURSE

Graduate Nurse

Medical Surgical Nurse

Telemetry Nurse

POINTS OF INTEREST

Unit monitors many congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), arrhythmia and chest
pain patients.

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NEURO CARE NEURO CARE

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:4-6

TYPES OF CASES

Stepdown from Neuro ICU

Fresh Strokes – with no intervention or patients requiring drips

Video Monitored Seizure Patients

Altered Mental Status

Spinal Cord Post-Ops

Brain Surgery Post-Ops

Electrolyte Imbalance

Strokes – outside of 24-hour window requiring Q shift NIH

IDEAL NURSE

Graduate Nurse

Nurse with background in Mental Health

Nurse with a desire to move into Neuro ICU

NIHSS certification preferred

POINTS OF INTEREST

Newly renovated floor

Neurosurgical line is growing

Physicians are passionate about evidence-based practice and are
looking for nurses who are engaged in their patient’s care and show
passion for neurology

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ORTHOPEDICS ORTHOPEDICS

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:5-6

TYPES OF CASES

Total Joint Replacements: knees, hips, shoulders

Abdominal Surgery

Thyroidectomy Surgery

Women’s Care Surgery

ER Orthopedic

General Surgery

IDEAL NURSE

Graduate Nurse

Medical Surgical Nurse

Nurse that would eventually like a career in the Operating Room

POINTS OF INTEREST

Spacious private rooms

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TRAUMA CARE TRAUMA CARE

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:4-6

TYPES OF CASES

All Trauma

Multisystem Injured Trauma Patients

Orthopedic Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injuries

IDEAL NURSE

Graduate Nurse

Medical Surgical Nurse

RN that would eventually like a career in a Stepdown Unit
or Trauma ICU

POINTS OF INTEREST

This medical surgical unit can at times function as a Stepdown Unit
due to level of acuity.

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CARDIAC STEPDOWN CARDIAC STEPDOWN

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:3-4

TYPES OF CASES

Stepdown to Cardiac Cases

IDEAL NURSE

Graduate Nurse

Stepdown Nurse

Nurse with Cardiac experience

POINTS OF INTEREST

Growth opportunity for CVICU, Cath Lab or other cardiac
specialties

Nurses work closely with cardiologists

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PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT (PCU) PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT (PCU)

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:4

TYPES OF CASES

High Flow Oxygen

Stable, Non-Weaning Ventilators

Stable Drips

Stepdown to Medical Surgical ICU

IDEAL NURSE

Graduate Nurse

Medical Surgical Nurse

Stepdown Nurse

Nurse that would like to pursue a career in the ICU

POINTS OF INTEREST

Growth opportunity to Medical Surgical ICU (MSICU)

Work closely with multiple specialties

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CARDIOVASCULAR INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (CVICU) CARDIOVASCULAR INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (CVICU)

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:1-2

TYPES OF CASES

Open Heart Surgery

Cardiac-Related Injuries including Cardiogenic Shock, Post
High Risk PCI, Septic Shock, Post Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest,
Multisystem Organ Failure

IDEAL NURSE

Nurse with CVICU or general ICU experience

CCRN certification preferred

POINTS OF INTEREST

RNs work closely with cardiothoracic surgeon and communicate
between all providers involved

Become competent in IABP, Impella devices as CVICU is the only
unit able to take these type patients

Proficiency in managing Swan-Ganz catheters

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MEDICAL SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (MSICU) MEDICAL SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (MSICU)

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:2

TYPES OF CASES

Sepsis

Respiratory Failure, Vented Patients

Unstable Cardiac / Medical Conditions

Post Cardiac Arrest

Renal Failure – unstable on continuous dialysis

IDEAL NURSE

Nurse with ICU experience

Nurse with direct bedside care experience

CCRN certification preferred

POINTS OF INTEREST

Wide variety of ICU patient population

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NEUROLOGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) NEUROLOGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU)

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:2

TYPES OF CASES

Traumatic Brain Injury

Strokes with interventions (i.e., TPA, mechanical thrombectomy)

Traumatic Brain Bleeds and Strokes

Spinal Cord Injury

Acute Seizures

IDEAL NURSE

Nurse with ICU experience

CCRN certification preferred

POINTS OF INTEREST

Newly renovated floor

Neurosurgical line is growing

Physicians are passionate about evidence-based practice and are
looking for nurses who are engaged in their patient’s care and show
passion for neurology

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TRAUMA INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (TICU) TRAUMA INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (TICU)

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:2

TYPES OF CASES

Trauma

Postoperative

Postpartum

Medical Trauma

Neuro Trauma

IDEAL NURSE

Nurse with ICU experience, preferably Trauma

CCRN certification preferred

POINTS OF INTEREST

Many traumatic fractures and traumatic brain injuries treated in
this unit

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LABOR & DELIVERY LABOR & DELIVERY

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:2

TYPES OF CASES

Vaginal Delivery

Cesarean Section

High-Risk Antepartum

IDEAL NURSE

Graduate Nurse who completed Practicum in L&D

Nurse with recent L&D experience

1 year of inpatient acute care experience

1 year of Intensive Care / Procedural Care

POINTS OF INTEREST

Deliver an average of 300 live births per month

High-Risk OB Center with Neonatal ICU

Fast-paced environment with specialty focus on women and children

Creating a memorable birth experience for patient

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MOTHER / BABY MOTHER / BABY

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:4 couplets (8 patients)

TYPES OF CASES

Postpartum Care of C-section and Vaginal Deliveries

Breastfeeding Support and Education

IDEAL NURSE

Graduate Nurse

1 year of inpatient acute care experience

Desire to work in all aspects of OB in future

POINTS OF INTEREST

Lactation support

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NURSERY NURSERY

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:6

TYPES OF CASES

Normal Newborn Care

Attends all Deliveries

Care of Level I Newborns

IDEAL NURSE

Recent Nursery or Neonatal ICU experience

1 year of Mother Baby experience

Recent L&D experience

POINTS OF INTEREST

Neonatal ICU for higher risk newborns

Lactation support

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EMERGENCY SERVICES – MAIN CAMPUS EMERGENCY SERVICES – MAIN CAMPUS

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:4-5

TYPES OF CASES

Any and All Patients

High Acuity Patients

IDEAL NURSE

Graduate Nurse with previous EMT or Paramedic experience

ER experience preferred

BLS, ACLS, NIH required

PALS/ENPC and TNCC required within 1 year of hire

POINTS OF INTEREST

Newly renovated Emergency Department

Strong teamwork

Critical thinker

Remain calm in emergent situations

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FREE-STANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (FSED) FREE-STANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (FSED)

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO Varies

TYPES OF CASES

Any and All Patients

High Acuity Patients

IDEAL NURSE

3 years of previous ER experience preferred

BLS, ACLS, NIH, PALS or ENPC, TNCC, NRP

POINTS OF INTEREST

Treat typical ER patients but with more autonomy

Critical thinker

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OPERATING ROOM OPERATING ROOM

SUITES 12 (WITH 2 CVOR)
2 XI ROBOTIC SUITES
2 ENDOSCOPIC SUITES

AVERAGE CENSUS 20-40

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO PROCEDURAL
AREA

TYPES OF CASES

Ear/Nose/Throat (ENT) Open Heart Trauma

Endoscopy Orthopedics Urology

General Plastics Vascular

Gynecological (GYN) Robotics

Neurology Thoracic

IDEAL NURSE

Graduate Nurse

1 year of nursing experience

Previous ER or Critical Care experience

POINTS OF INTEREST

Must be able to function well under pressure

Detail oriented, multitasker

Strong time management skills

Work very closely with surgeons and mid-level providers

Fast-paced environment with high room turnover

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PREOPERATIVE PREOPERATIVE

BEDS 19

AVERAGE CENSUS 50

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:5

TYPES OF CASES

Surgical Patients

Endoscopy

MRI

Cath Lab

Any patient that receives anesthesia and/or sedation throughout
the hospital

IDEAL NURSE

Medical Surgical Nurse

Telemetry Nurse

Day Surgery Nurse

CAPA preferred

POINTS OF INTEREST

Rapid turnover of patients

Able to take call and flexible to cross-train in other departments

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POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (PACU) POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (PACU)

BEDS 15

AVERAGE CENSUS 30

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO 1:2

TYPES OF CASES

Surgical Patients

Endoscopy

MRI

Cath Lab

Any patient that receives anesthesia and/or sedation throughout
the hospital

IDEAL NURSE

Critical Care Nurse

Telemetry Nurse

Nurse with Recovery Room experience

CPAN preferred

POINTS OF INTEREST

Rapid turnover of patients

Able to take call and flexible to cross-train in other departments

Able to handle emergent situations and practice under the
anesthesia guidelines

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CARDIAC CATH LAB / ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY (EP) CARDIAC CATH LAB/ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY (EP)

SUITES 2 CCL and 1 EP

AVERAGE CENSUS Varies

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO Procedural Area

TYPES OF CASES

Heart Catheter Peripherals

Heart Interventions Endovascular

Structural Heart Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula

Electrophysiology Interventional Radiology
Procedures

IDEAL NURSE

1 year of Critical Care experience

Multiple years of ER experience

Previous Cath Lab experience

Previous Cardiac experience

POINTS OF INTEREST

Work very closely with surgeons and cardiologists

Rapid turnover of patients

Able to take call and flexible to cross-train in other departments

Able to handle emergent situations

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INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY (I/R) INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY (I/R)

SUITES 1

AVERAGE CENSUS Varies

NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO Procedural Area

TYPES OF CASES

Interventional Radiology Procedures

Cardiac Cath Lab Procedures

IDEAL NURSE

Critical Care experience

Cath Lab experience

Radiology experience

Cardiac experience

POINTS OF INTEREST

Work very closely with interventional radiologists

Able to take call (overnight and weekends)

Flexible to cross-train in Cardiac Cath Lab

Able to handle emergent situations

Excellent critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment and unmatched assessment skills

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NURSING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

DEDICATED TO CREATING AND PROVIDING THE TOOLS
NEEDED TO TAKE COMPLETE CARE OF PATIENTS
TYPES OF PROJECTS
Student Services
Conduct Hospital and Clinical Orientation
Clinical Nurse Residency Program
BLS/ACLS/PALS/ NRP
IDEAL NURSE
BSN or MSN
5 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting
1 year of experience in an education role
POINTS OF INTEREST
Nurse Residency Program
Critical Care Classes
Hands-on Learning
Simulation

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Be a Part of Our
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
Nursing Family

Talent Acquisition Team

Lisa Lafley, SHRM-CP (pictured right)
Talent Acquisition Supervisor
[email protected]
(727) 893-6857 | fax (727) 893-6962
Ryan Cuti (pictured left)
Talent Acquisition Senior Recruiter
[email protected]
(727) 893-6396 | fax (727) 893-6962
Laurie R. Sparr (pictured center)
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
[email protected]
(727) 893-6031 | fax (727) 893-6962

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