Pediatric PCU Registered Nurse RN Nights

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AdventHealth Orlando for Children Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 12-bed specialized care unit providing intermediate care for pediatric patients with complex and evolving needs. The unit also accommodates occasional pediatric medical-surgical overflow patients. The Pediatric PCU cares for chronic pediatric patients, post-operative patients requiring cardiac monitoring, and patients needing more frequent respiratory interventions. It serves as a transition area for patients stepping down from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to medical-surgical care. Nurse-to-patient ratios are maintained at 3:1, with flexibility to adjust to 2:1 based on patient acuity. The unit is committed to compassionate, evidence-based care in a healing environment, supporting patients and families through complex and transitional phases of pediatric illness and recovery.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) [Required]
Associate's of Nursing [Required]
Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills)
Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs
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
1+ acute care hospital setting [Preferred]

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
1+ acute care hospital setting [Preferred]

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors of patients.
Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, regularly evaluating and revising these plans as necessary.
Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and compliance.
Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.