Registered Nurse RN Cardiothoracic PCU - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Company: Advent Health Orlando
Location: Orlando
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse RN Cardiothoracic PCUDescription

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

* *$15,000 Day Shift Sign-on Bonus, $20,000 Night Shift 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 and Nights 3/12s 7-7

Location : 601 East Rollins St. Orlando, FL 32803

Unit Highlights:

* The Cardiothoracic Stepdown PCU unit is an intermediate critical care 36-bed unit responsible for the care of the cardiothoracic, cardiac and lung post-surgical patients. Nurses in this clinical area have the unique opportunity to learn how to care for our specialized surgical population recuperating from major cardiac and lung surgeries. Providing care to patients that include those with heart failure, pulmonary embolism, coronary artery bypass surgery, lung resection, vascular stenting, heart and lung transplants and other procedures as well as overflow from any of our cardiology sister units. This is in conjunction with our amazing interdisciplinary team consisting of critical care physicians, cardiologist, respiratory therapy, and registered dietitians. Daily rounds are conducted so that disciplines come together to coordinate patient care priorities, establish daily goals, and plans for discharge.

The community you'll be caring for:

* Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
* Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
* AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
* We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

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.
* Rehires within 12 months are not eligible.

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) 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.

Category: Nursing

Organization: AdventHealth Orlando

Shift: AdventHealth Orlando

Req ID: 22013196

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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