Registered Nurse PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Company: Adventist Health System
Location: Winter Park
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Registered Nurse PCUJob Description

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

* *$15,000 Sign-on Bonus and $3,000 Relocation available for eligible candidates
* Benefits from Day One
* Paid Days Off from Day One
* Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
* Nursing Clinical Ladder Program

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days 7a-7p and Nights 7p-7a with rotating weekends

Location: 201 North Lakemont Avenue, Winter Park, 32792

Unit Highlights:

* The AdventHealth Winter Park PCU delivers specialized nursing care for critically ill patients.


* We are a Multisystem-Medical unit that cares for a diverse range of critical disease processes including acute coronary syndromes, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, renal diseases and more. Every shift is different than the last which creates a constant learning environment.


* There are daily Multi-Disciplinary Rounds between the nurse, charge nurse, physician, case manager, dietician and pharmacist to ensure that we provide efficient and safe care for our patients.


* We have a phenomenal team work ethic that encourages learning and positivity. Providing high level clinical care and creating an exceptional patient experience is our goal.

The community you'll be caring for:

* Winter Park Memorial Hospital has continuously served the residents of Winter Park and its surrounding communities for more than 50 years
* Chartered in 1951, the hospital has grown from the visionary efforts of a handful of Winter Park residents and community leaders, to a 307-bed acute care facility that is a model of community health and wellness
* Over the years the hospital has continually expanded to meet the needs of the community, adding an upscale obstetrics and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place, cancer care at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, Winter Park, and state-of-the-art surgery, recovery and rehabilitation at the AdventHealth Orthopedic Institute

The role you'll contribute:

The Registered Professional Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups. Utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

* NURSING KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to lab results, non-invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes. Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.
* PATIENT SAFETY: Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge, skill and adherence to all pertinent regulatory standards. Follows strict infection prevention precautions. Adheres to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety. Practice reflects importance of patient teaching and takes advantage of opportunities, both planned and unplanned, to carry it out in accordance with plan of care.
* COMMUNICATION: Promotes an exceptional patient experience by abiding to compassion and image standards and fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships through effective/therapeutic communication with the patient, family, and visitors, including but not limited to and as applicable, hourly rounding. Exhibits ability to utilize appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with the patient to their level of understanding. Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team by completing thorough hand off communication in all situations. Follows chain of command when appropriate.
* DOCUMENTATION: Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the recording and accessing of all patient information in electronic medical record according to policy and in real time. Performs appropriate and legible documentation, recording all procedures and assessments within established timeframes, and in accordance with standards of care, departmental policy and practice guidelines.
* Terms: 24 month Employment Contract Required for Sign-On and Relocation

Sign-on Eligibility:

* Applicable experience required.
* Internal Candidates and Rehires within 12 months are not eligible.

Relocation Eligibility:

* Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

* Graduate of a school of nursing
* Current valid State of Florida or multistate license as a Registered Nurse
* Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
* Advanced Life Support Certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) per specialty/unit requirements
* EKG

Preferred qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Nursing
* Professional Certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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