DescriptionRegistered Nurse Pediatric Cardiac ICU AdventHealth for ChildrenTop Reasons to work at AdventHealth for Children$12,500 Sign On Bonus and $3,000 Relocation Bonus PotentialOur elite team of cardiologists diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions including congenital heart defects and acquired heart conditions.
We specialize in some of the most advanced, minimally invasive procedures that are designed to avoid open-heart surgery whenever possible.
Our goal is to provide cutting-edge management of each patient’s condition throughout their lifetime to maximize their health and quality of life.
We are home to a state-of-the-art hybrid catheterization laboratory where we perform some of the most advanced, minimally invasive, low-risk alternatives to surgery for the treatment of congenital heart disease in the country.Our fetal cardiology program provides in-depth evaluation of suspected cardiac anomalies such as heart defects and arrhythmias that are detected prenatally.
We provide the expertise, counseling and state-of the-art care necessary to support children prenatally and beyond.Pediatric heart conditions that requires surgery, will be treated by our congenital heart surgery team.
Our surgeons treat a wide array of pediatric cardiac conditions including arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, heart defects and valve disease.
We have a dedicated, 10-bed, pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU), which provides families with world-class, personalized care.Having this dedicated PCICU allows us to provide the best pediatric cardiology care for our patients in a family-centered environment.
The multidisciplinary PCICU team works closely together with AdventHealth for Children’s highly specialized pediatric heart care experts, including: Pediatric Cardiac surgeons, Pediatric Cardiologists, Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologists, Pediatric Critical Care Nurses, Pediatric Intensivists, Pediatric Perfusionists, and Pediatric Therapists.Work Hours/Shift:Full Time Nights$12,500 Sign-on Bonus and $3,000 Relocation available for eligible candidates (see terms below) Sign-on Eligibility:Applicable experience required.Full Time employment contract required.Rehires within 12 months are not eligible.Internal Candidates are not eligible.Relocation Eligibility:Applicable experience required.Full Time employment contract required.Rehires within 12 months are not eligible.Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.You Will Be Responsible For:NURSING PROCESS: Completes timely assessments per Practice Guidelines including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and life-style factors, including signs of abuse or neglect.
Makes appropriate decisions and interventions and nursing diagnosis according to patients actual or potential health conditions or needs.
(American Nurses Association [ANA], 2012)NURSING PROCESS: Based on the assessment and diagnosis, sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for the patient (ANA, 2012), assisting in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care.
Prioritizes and completes follow up assessments, evaluates and modifies plan of care as needed.
Nursing practice reflects mutual goal setting and whole person care including meeting the needs of the mind, body and spirit.
(King, 1995)NURSING KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to lab results, non-invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes.
Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.PATIENT SAFETY: Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge, skill and adherence to all pertinent regulatory standards.
Follows strict infection prevention precautions.
Adheres to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety.
Practice reflects importance of patient teaching and takes advantage of opportunities, both planned and unplanned, to carry it out in accordance with plan of care.COMMUNICATION: Promotes an exceptional patient experience by abiding to compassion and image standards and fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships through effective/therapeutic communication with the patient, family, and visitors, including but not limited to and as applicable, hourly rounding.
Exhibits ability to utilize appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with the patient to their level of understanding.
Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team by completing thorough hand off communication in all situations.
Follows chain of command when appropriate.QualificationsWhat Will You Need:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Graduate of a school of nursingEducation and Experience Preferred:Bachelor’s degree in NursingLICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Current valid State of Florida or multi state license as a Registered NurseBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationAdvanced life support certification (ACLS, PALS, NRP) per specialty/unit requirementsFor Radiology/Imaging, PALS required only for cost centers 4220,7211,6236Licensure, Certification, or Registration Preferred:Professional certificationACLS, PALS, NRP (based on patient population; See document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements)Job Summary:The Registered Professional Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups.
Utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department.
Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.