Pediatric Float Pool Registered Nurse RN Nights

AdventHealth • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Float Pool Registered Nurse provides therapeutic nursing care to neonates, children, and adolescents across assigned pediatric units, including Pediatric MedSurg, Pediatric Intermediate Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care, Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit when qualified. The nurse assesses patients, identifies needs, develops and documents individualized nursing diagnoses and care plans, and evaluates patient responses to care. Responsibilities include administering IVs, blood products, medications, and treatments; processing and documenting physician orders; coordinating and delegating nursing activities; supporting discharge planning and education; and maintaining a safe care environment. The role also involves recognizing patient deterioration, escalating care, participating in quality improvement, and partnering with parents and caregivers in the child’s care plan. The position is full-time, working nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with rotating weekends, at 601 E. Rollins St., Orlando, Florida. Eligible clinicians may participate voluntarily in the Clinical Ladder Program, which offers the opportunity for salary increases of up to 20% based on experience, professional development, and advancement criteria.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Required communication, delegation, coordination, evaluation, assessment, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Windows-based programs.
• Must meet at least one of the preferred work experience or education criteria; the posting lists a bachelor’s degree in nursing as required and pediatric nursing experience as preferred.
• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the unit or state.
• Participation in the C.O.R.E. program for nurses providing primary pediatric care; may be obtained after hire when the program is offered.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of pediatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quality improvement activities and report concerns regarding patient care quality.
• Recognize signs of patient deterioration and escalate care appropriately.
• Involve and educate parents and caregivers in the child’s plan of care and foster a trusting partnership.
• Follow safety protocols, including medication administration checks, patient identification verification, and fall prevention practices.
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans based on identified needs and problems.
• Provide therapeutic nursing care to neonates, children, and adolescents according to established standards.
• Conduct physical assessments and identify patient needs and problems within established time frames.
• Develop and document nursing diagnoses and care plans based on initial assessments.
• Administer IVs, blood products, and medications, and perform treatments according to nursing standards and protocols.
• Process and document physicians’ orders, including verbal and telephone orders, accurately.
• Document patient responses to care concisely, legibly, and promptly.
• Delegate and coordinate nursing care activities based on staff qualifications and patient needs.
• Maintain a safe environment by following infection control policies, operating equipment safely, and ensuring emergency equipment is available.
• Identify, document, and address discharge planning and patient and family education needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance from day one
• Dental insurance from day one
• Vision insurance from day one
• Life insurance from day one
• Disability insurance from day one
• Paid time off from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Four weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Career development
• Whole-person well-being resources
• Mental health resources and support
• Pet benefits
• Eligible clinicians may earn salary increases of up to 20% through the voluntary Clinical Ladder Program, subject to program eligibility and organizational guidelines

What This Job Offers

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