Advanced Cardiothoracic RN Pediatric Cardiac ICU FT Days 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. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

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]
• Pediatric and CVICU experience [Preferred]
• CVOR experience [Preferred]

Qualifications

• 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]

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]

Benefits

Extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, 403-B retirement plan, and more.

Pay

$31.53 - $52.24 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Three (3) 12-hour shifts

Location

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