Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Critical Care / Multisystem PCU
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the DPH Intermediate Critical Care / Multisystem Progressive Care Unit (PCU), a 33-bed unit adjacent to the ICU. The unit provides transitional step-down care for adult patients who no longer require intensive care but need continued close monitoring. Patients may have potentially life-threatening conditions, be recovering from post-catheterization procedures, or require advanced monitoring, specialized medication drips, and/or ventilator support. Specialized medication drips include nicardipine, insulin, and nitroglycerin. The position is variable full-time and involves three 12-hour day shifts, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with rotating weekends. The nurse assesses patients, plans and evaluates individualized care, advocates for patients and families, and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team. The nurse may also serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician. Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips is a 285-bed hospital offering specialty services including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services, and emergency medicine. Its onsite Team Member Wellness Center includes a fitness facility, tranquility space, and wellness activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Meet Orlando Health and unit or department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.
- Maintain a current Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
- Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- Have at least 1 year of RN experience.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, or TNCC certification is required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Responsibilities
- Assess patient needs and develop or revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses.
- Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes.
- Build respectful relationships with team members and customers while respecting diversity.
- Serve as a patient and family advocate.
- Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
- Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
- Communicate and collaborate with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage the unit or department effectively.
- Model professional conduct for staff and support hospital and nursing department goals and strategies.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient-status data, and interpret information needed to identify age-specific care requirements.
Benefits
- Student loan repayment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free college education programs
- Retirement savings
- Paid paternity leave
- Fertility benefits
- Backup elder and childcare
- Pet insurance
- PTO and holidays
- Onsite Team Member Wellness Center with a fitness facility, tranquility space, and wellness activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
