Advance Cardiothoracic RN Pediatric Cardiac ICU FT Nights Orlando

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to gather data on patients' physical, emotional, and social health status.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with specific goals and interventions based on assessment data.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary and documenting progress.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies to empower them in managing their health.
• Facilitate effective hand-off communication by clearly and concisely transferring patient information during shift changes or transitions between departments.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals through regular communication and teamwork to ensure coordinated and optimal patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions, treatments, changes in condition, and care plans.
• Engage in continuous professional development by attending workshops, pursuing relevant certifications, and reflecting on practice to maintain clinical competencies and improve patient care.
• Oversee daily operations and patient care, ensuring compliance with policies, managing staffing needs, providing leadership, and addressing issues.
• Perform point of care testing to provide immediate diagnostic results, enabling timely decision-making and treatment adjustments.
• Participate in performance improvement projects by identifying areas for enhancement, implementing changes, and evaluating results to improve patient care quality and outcomes.

Requirements

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• 1+ experience in cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, or cardiac icu setting or cardiovascular operating room experience [Preferred]
• CVICU experience [Preferred]
• CVOR experience [Preferred]

Skills

• Organizational and multi-tasking skills [Required]
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures [Required]
• Ability to work as a team player within a unit [Required]
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills [Required]
• Peri-operative or post-operative care of cardiothoracic patients [Required]
• Management of mechanical circulatory devices [Required]
• Ability to care for complex cardiothoracic surgical and advanced heart and lung disease patients [Required]
• EKG (based on patient population; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements) [Required]
• Department specific advanced competencies [Required]
• Ability to scrub cardiothoracic procedures [Preferred]

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]
• Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) [Preferred]
• Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) [Preferred]
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred]
• Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Preferred]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]

Benefits

• All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

• Full-time, Three (3) 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am (with weekend rotation)

Location

AdventHealth Orlando, 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803