Registered Nurse RN Pediatric PCU Nights

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. The AdventHealth Orlando for Children Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 12-bed specialized care unit designed to provide an intermediate level of care for pediatric patients. Located on the 3rd floor, the Pediatric PCU supports a wide range of pediatric patients with complex and evolving care needs. The unit will also accommodate occasional pediatric medical-surgical overflow patients as capacity allows. The Pediatric PCU cares for chronic pediatric patients, post-operative patients requiring cardiac monitoring, and patients who need more frequent respiratory interventions. Additionally, the unit serves as a key transition area for patients stepping down from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to medical-surgical care, ensuring continuity of care and safety during recovery. Nurse-to-patient ratios are maintained at 3:1, with the flexibility to adjust to 2:1 based on individual patient acuity and care requirements, supporting high-quality, family-centered care and optimal patient outcomes. The Pediatric PCU at AdventHealth for Children is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a healing environment, supporting both 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]
Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]
EKG competency
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

Nice To Haves

1+ acute care hospital setting in pediatrics [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.