Registered Nurse RN Multisystem PCU with Oncology Focus - Progressive Care Unit

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

Job Description:

Registered Nurse RN Multisystem PCU with Oncology FocusJob 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 (see terms below)
* 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 (7:00 am - 7:00 pm) or Nights (7:00 pm - 7:00 am) Available

Location: 7727 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32822

Unit Highlights:

* Want to be a part of an exciting team! Learn-Do-Teach on the Multi-Systems PCU. This 24-bed Multi-Systems PCU has a diverse adult population with a 4:1 nurse-patient ratio, and the potential for internal career growth.
* We encourage our nurses to grow professionally by providing free educational opportunities and educational resources to grow. Many of our nurses hold national certifications, participate in the nurse practice council and the professional excellence program, while others have grown into leadership roles. As a nurse on this MSPCU Oncology unit you will be an active member of an amazing multifaceted team with the opportunity to develop skills related to the Oncology specialty, including becoming Chemotherapy certified.
* Nursing on our MSPCU Oncology unit consists of caring for patients with a diagnosis ranging from heart failure to renal failure, complex diabetic patients requiring IV drips (Glucommander) and Oncology. MSPCU Oncology has been deemed the dedicated Oncology unit. A core group of RNs serve as our Chemotherapy Certified Nurses. We are part of AdventHealth Cancer Institute, which serves more cancer patients than any other health system in Florida. We provide a comprehensive continuum of services ranging from disease prediction and prevention to treatment and research in all forms of cancer for our Oncology patient needs - including but not limited to administering chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and managing post chemotherapy oncologic side effects.
* As a unit we pride ourselves in providing high standards of care, collaboration and great teamwork among our interdisciplinary team. Our team consists of nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, patient care technicians, health unit coordinators, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, care managers, social workers, dieticians, physical, speech and occupational therapy, and spiritual care services. The team works together to create an environment where comprehensive whole body health care is provided to all patients and families. Unit Medical Director round are conducted daily to ensure our patients receive coordinated care and are safely transitioned out of the acute care setting.

The community you'll be caring for:

* AdventHealth East Orlando, a 305-bed community hospital that serves as one of AdventHealth's seven satellite facilities, became part of the AdventHealth system in 1990. At AdventHealth East Orlando, we strive to improve our patients' quality of life through a holistic approach to health care - mind, body and spirit - while remaining at the forefront of medical innovation.
* During the past ten years, we've invested $122 million in facility improvements to serve the growing community. Among the recent additions and openings, we have an expanded Emergency Room, a Center for Medical Simulation and Education, a renovated Cancer Institute. Currently we are renovating our 24 bed ICU to a 40 bed Critical Care Unit that can take both intermediate and ICU level patients, we have invested in the newest technology for innovative safe care of our most critical patients.
* Want to see what it's like to work with us? Click here for a virtual tour of our East Orlando campus!

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 Full-time 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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