[Hiring] Registered Nurse @AdventHealth

Role Description

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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. [Required]
• Basic computer skills - must be able to navigate Microsoft windows-based programs. [Required]
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills). [Required]
• 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). [Required]
• Proficient clinical skills, critical thinking skills, and strong communication skills. [Required]
• Commitment to hourly patient rounding and EKG interpretation class. [Required]
• Frequent independent judgment, sound professional judgment and critical-thinking skills in clinical situations, including clinical assessment, data, and patient response. [Required]
• Ability to continuously prioritize multiple duties and function in a calm and professional manner during stressful situations. [Required]
• General knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques, and the pharmacological process in the appropriate administration or delivery of medications. [Required]
• Skill to maintain effective working relationships with health professionals and others to create an environment conducive to carrying out the mission of the facility. [Required]
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively to direct the overall professional nursing services in a manner which encourages the open exchange of ideas and information. [Required]
• Will float to appropriate departments within scope, skill/ability, and credentials. [Required]
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills, knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures, and the ability to work as a team player within a unit. [Required]
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills. [Required]
• EKG (based on patient population; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements). [Required]

Requirements

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• 1+ years acute care hospital experience [Preferred]
• Two years of current ED RN experience [Preferred]
• 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
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits