Registered Nurse PCU Clinical Observation Unit FT Days

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Orlando
Posted on: October 14, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Registered Nurse PCU Clinical Observation Unit AdventHealth EAST ORLANDO

Location Address: 7727 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth East Orlando
 

$15,000 Sign On Bonus and $3,000 Relocation Bonus Potential

• The Observation Unit at full staffing will presently have 32 nurses, 8 techs and 2 HUCs. We also have 4 per-diem nurses. We admit patients from the ED that can possibly be discharged within 30 hours, ED holds waiting for placement on the floor, surgical patients for overnight observation and readmissions. Patient’s to the unit are admitted by CAHP. Because of the fast turnover of our patients it isn’t the ideal unit for new graduate nurses, hence we do not hire GNs to the Observation Unit.
   
• AdventHealth East Orlando, a 265-bed community hospital, has been serving East Orlando residents since 1941 as an innovative local leader that fills a vital need in a fast-growing area
   
• A recent 200,000 square-foot expansion project upgraded the hospital to 265 beds, with a spacious patient tower and 80 new private rooms designed to enhance the holistic care experience
   
• Annual number of emergency cases: 89,018

  

Work Hours/Shift:

•           Full Time, Days, 3/12s, 7a-7p

*$ Up To 15,000 Sign-on Bonus and $3,000 Relocation available for eligible candidates (see terms below)

Sign-on Eligibility:

• Applicable experience required.
• Full Time employment contract required.
• Rehires within 12 months are not eligible. 
• Internal Candidates are not eligible.

Relocation Eligibility:

• Applicable experience required.
• Full Time employment contract required. 
• Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.
   

You Will Be Responsible For:   

• NURSING PROCESS: Completes timely assessments per Practice Guidelines including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and life-style factors, including signs of abuse or neglect. Makes appropriate decisions and interventions and nursing diagnosis according to patients actual or potential health conditions or needs. (American Nurses Association [ANA], 2012)
• NURSING PROCESS: Based on the assessment and diagnosis, sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for the patient (ANA, 2012), assisting in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care. Prioritizes and completes follow up assessments, evaluates and modifies plan of care as needed. Nursing practice reflects mutual goal setting and whole person care including meeting the needs of the mind, body and spirit. (King, 1995)
• 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.

 

 

Qualifications

What Will You Need:        

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of a school of nursing

 

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Current valid State of Florida or multi state license as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced life support certification (ACLS, PALS, NRP) per specialty/unit requirements
• For Radiology/Imaging, PALS required only for cost centers 4220,7211,6236

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Preferred:

• Professional certification
• ACLS, PALS, NRP (based on patient population; See document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements)

Job Summary:

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.

 

 

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

Keywords: AdventHealth, Orlando , Registered Nurse PCU Clinical Observation Unit FT Days, Other , Orlando, Florida

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