Registered Nurse RN Pediatric PCU Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in AdventHealth Orlando for Children’s 12-bed Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (PCU), providing intermediate-level care to pediatric patients with complex and evolving needs. Patients include those with chronic conditions, post-operative patients requiring cardiac monitoring, patients needing frequent respiratory interventions, and patients transitioning from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to medical-surgical care. The unit may also accommodate pediatric medical-surgical overflow patients as capacity allows. Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 3:1 and may adjust to 2:1 according to patient acuity and care needs. The unit emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care. The nurse assesses patients, creates and updates individualized care plans, administers medications and treatments, educates patients and families, coordinates care with medical staff and ancillary departments, and documents care and outcomes. The role is full-time, with three 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and a weekend rotation. The position is based at 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, Florida.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Nursing degree.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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.
- Fluency in English, including reading, speaking, and writing.
- Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs.
- Ability to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise plans of care according to patient outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in an acute care hospital setting in pediatrics.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, evaluating and revising them as needed.
- Administer medications and treatments safely according to physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies.
- Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
- Life insurance and disability insurance from day one.
- Paid time off from day one.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Four weeks of 100% 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.
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
- Up to $5,000 relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
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Job Type
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