Registered Nurse Float Pool FT Days

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

• Perform and document accurate initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to address identified patient needs and goals.
• Administer medications accurately and appropriately as ordered, monitoring patient responses and adjusting interventions as necessary.
• Supervise and guide nursing personnel in delivering safe, therapeutic, and quality patient care, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Provide patient and family education about the care plan, medications, procedures, and other relevant information to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Assist physicians with bedside procedures and prepare patients for tests, procedures, and surgeries.
• Monitor patient lab work for trends and report abnormal results for necessary actions.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by adhering to policies, procedures, and infection control protocols.
• Document all pertinent patient care information accurately and timely in the patient's medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement and research activities by engaging in unit-based initiatives and evidence-based practice projects.
• Respond effectively to emergencies by providing necessary interventions and coordinating with the healthcare team to stabilize patients.

Requirements

• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes.
• Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows-based programs.
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills).
• Equipment use to stabilize and monitor patients (IV insertion, central lines, pulse ox, NG tubes, Foley, chest tubes, hemodynamics monitoring), including electronic medical record and automated dispensing medication system (pyxis).
• Proficient clinical skills, critical thinking skills, and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to hourly patient rounding and EKG interpretation class.
• Frequent independent judgment, sound professional judgment and critical-thinking skills in clinical situations, including clinical assessment, data, and patient response.
• Ability to continuously prioritize multiple duties and function in a calm and professional manner during stressful situations.
• General knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques, and the pharmacological process in the appropriate administration or delivery of medications.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with health professionals and others to create an environment conducive to carrying out the mission of the facility.
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• EKG (based on patient population; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements).

Qualifications

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• Field Of Study N/A
• Work Experience 1+ years acute care hospital experience [Preferred]

Skills

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) [Preferred]
• Pediatric ER Assess, Recog & Stabilization (PEARS) [Preferred]
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]
• Certified EKG Technician (CET) [Preferred]
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) [Preferred]
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) [Preferred]
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) [Preferred]
• Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) [Preferred]
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification [Preferred]
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred]
• Critical Care Medicine Certification (CCMC) [Preferred]
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (CEFM) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED) [Preferred]

Benefits

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

Pay

$32.76 - $57.47

Schedule

Full time Shift Day-Weekend (United States of America)