CVOR RN Training Program (ORNIP) - January Cohort

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The CVOR RN Training Program (ORNIP) is based in AdventHealth Orlando’s cardiovascular and thoracic surgery service. The cardiovascular service has seven CVORs and one hybrid operating room and performs a range of procedures, including bypass and valve surgery, TAVR, heart and lung transplants, multiorgan transplants, VAD and Impella insertions, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, aortic dissection repair, and pediatric congenital heart procedures. The thoracic service has three operating rooms, including one equipped with a Da Vinci XI robot, and performs lung, esophageal, and chest procedures, including heated intraoperative chemotherapy cases for mesothelioma. The program performed more than 3,600 cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries last year. Its cardiovascular program is an ELSO Center of Excellence for adults and pediatrics, has a nationally accredited TAVR program, and its heart transplant team is ranked fifth in the nation. The RN assesses patients and diagnostic information, develops and implements individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, and communicates with patients, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary team. The nurse supports quality and safety standards, infection prevention, medication safety, professional practice standards, and ongoing nursing education. The position is full-time, with a listed day shift and a variable schedule of 36–40 hours per week.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months of experience as a registered nurse.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Organizational and multitasking skills.
Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
Ability to work as a team player within a unit.
Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
EKG competency testing based on the patient population.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including laboratory results, non-invasive monitoring data, and interdisciplinary team notes.
Make decisions and implement interventions based on nursing diagnoses and patients’ actual or potential health conditions or needs.
Set measurable short- and long-range patient goals and develop and implement individualized plans of care.
Prioritize and complete follow-up assessments, evaluating and modifying plans of care as needed.
Complete timely assessments covering physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors, including signs of abuse or neglect.
Support departmental quality standards and initiatives, and demonstrate a willingness to learn, teach, mentor, and advance nursing skills.
Apply knowledge and skills related to diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with the unit’s patient population.
Follow American Nurses Association scope, standards, and code of ethics; participate in practice changes and process improvement initiatives; and complete required education.
Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team and provide thorough hand-off communication.
Use appropriate techniques, language, and resources when interacting with patients, according to their level of understanding.
Promote an exceptional patient experience through effective communication with patients, families, and visitors, including hourly rounding.
Follow applicable regulatory standards and strict infection prevention precautions, and ensure medication safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.