Cardio ICU Assistant Nurse Operations Manager - FT/Varies - Arnold Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Arnold Palmer Hospital is currently seeking for an Assistant Nurse Operations Manager (ANOM). The Assistant Nurse Operations Manager (ANOM) is responsible for the management of their designated unit/department, including nursing practice and administrative oversight of the area. In conjunction with the Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager, the ANOM provides guidance and direction on all aspects of unit operations including customer experience, budgetary performance, human resources activities, shared leadership, and quality outcomes. The PCICU is a 20 bed inpatient Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit that provides family-centered, comprehensive intensive care medicine to the adult and pediatric cardiac patient populations. Services are provided 24 hours a day and 7 days a week by Physicians, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, and Nursing Assistants. The Pediatric Cardiac ICU staff provides optimal care to patients with congenital heart defects and heart disease with varying levels of acuity. Care is provided to critically ill cardiac patients with the need for establishment of an adequate airway, adequate balance of fluid/electrolytes, hemodynamic and cardiovascular stability. This includes preoperative and postoperative repair of congenital heart defects, diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, cardio pulmonary bypass, ECMO, dialysis, and medical management of all stages of heart disease.

Requirements

• Bachelor in Nursing Degree (BSN). required
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). required
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. required
• May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required
• 2 Years as a Registered Nurse in an acute setting. required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor in Nursing (BSN) with Graduate degree in Business or health-related field preferred.
• Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). preferred
• 2–3 years of experience in a specialized care environment such as: Pediatric Step‑down units, Cardiac ICU (adult or pediatric), Cardiac step‑down (adult or pediatric), Adult ICU or other high‑acuity settings
• Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical assessment skills, adaptability across diverse age groups, and the ability to deliver high‑quality care in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Shared 24/7 accountability with Nursing Operations Manager
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of new team members for the unit through interviews, peer selection, and evaluation of candidates.
• Coordinates with the Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager and Human Resources as indicated on corrective action, progressive discipline, and career advancement.
• Investigates event reports and provides feedback to both Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager and team members.
• Oversight of schedules for the unit to ensure the proper mix of staff are available each shift to provide appropriate patient care.
• Maintains oversight of patient flow and intervenes as indicated to achieve expected outcomes.
• Performs Nurse Leader rounds and reviews, to identify variance from nursing best practice and regulatory or hospital standards. Participates in process/quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes and standard work.
• Ensures the customer experience is upheld by all team members on shift and provides service recovery to patients and their families as needed.
• Interfaces with patients and families to provide instruction, promote participation in patient care, and to coordinate nursing activities.
• Participates and/or leads staff meetings, GEMBA board, or huddles; demonstrates ownership of unit and outcomes.
• Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Respects the rights and privacy of others and holds staff member information in strict confidence.
• Ensures incident reports are completed appropriately and follows up with event reports as needed.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• Free Continued Education Opportunities
• Nurse Certification Opportunity
• Benefits Start Day 1 of hire
• Room for growth
• Just Culture
• Student loan repayment
• tuition reimbursement
• back up elder and childcare
• pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level