Assistant Nurse Manager Pediatric PCU FT Days Orlando

About the role

The Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at AdventHealth for Children is a 12-bed unit designed to provide intermediate-level care for pediatric patients. The unit supports a variety of pediatric patients with complex and evolving care needs, including chronic patients, post-operative patients requiring cardiac monitoring, and those needing frequent respiratory interventions. The unit also serves as a transition area for patients moving from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to medical-surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous access procedures within the scope of RN licensure, ensuring proper technique and patient safety.
• Administer and monitor infusion therapy treatments, adjusting care plans based on patient responses and needs.
• Assess patients' conditions to determine appropriate venous access methods and address any complications.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients requiring venous access and infusion therapy.
• Provide patient education on venous access and infusion therapy to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Mentor and precept new staff by providing hands-on training, feedback, and fostering professional development.
• Resolve conflicts among staff promptly and effectively using mediation techniques to maintain a positive work environment and ensure team cohesion.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policies to maintain high standards of patient services and safety.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Ability to lead the employees of their unit in the delivery of patient care.
• Ability to lead performance improvement initiatives on their assigned unit.
• Ability to think critically in relation to the operations of the unit and delivery of patient care.
• Ability to manage the business of healthcare delivery on their unit, including assessing and managing financial practices.
• Able to assist and mentor others in relation to the technology utilized on the unit.
• Excellent clinical practice knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge to the unit setting.
• Able to influence relationships and behaviors in relation to meeting the needs of the unit.
• Possess a broad nursing knowledge, leadership ability, accepts responsibility, exercises authority, and functions independently.
• Possess insight for employee growth and development and the ability to do effective impartial counseling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with an Electronic Health Record.

Specific skills as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]
• 1+ charge nurse or relevant leadership experience. [Preferred]
• 1+ nursing experience within the acute care setting [Preferred]

Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]
• Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) [Preferred]
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred]
• Certified RN Infusion (CRNI) [Preferred]

Benefits

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

Pay

$33.99 - $63.22