Registered Nurse RN PCU Cardiac
PCU Cardiac (GT7) functions as a step down from CVICU and CICU (GT5).
Posted Sep 2
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour days · Days Shift: Days, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- PCU Cardiac (GT7), step-down from CVICU and CICU · Hospital Our population is unique since we work with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), Artificial hearts, and heart transplant recipients.LVADs, artificial hearts, and heart transplant recipients
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours a weekFull-time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Registered Nurse (RN) Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
- Certification
- ACLS ACLS [Required]
- Education
- Associate's of Nursing Associate's of Nursing [Required]
- Also asks
- EKG competency testing based on patient population EKG competency testing (based on patient population) [Required]
- Also asks
- Organizational and multi-tasking skills Organizational and multi-tasking skills [Required]
- Also asks
- Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures [Required]
- Also asks
- Team player ability within a unit Ability to work as a Team player within a unit [Required]
- Also asks
- Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills [Required]
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's of Nursing Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
What it pays
- Eligibility
- Benefits from Day One
- Pay reviews
- Salary increases of up to 20% through Clinical Ladder Program Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder ProgramEligible clinicians
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical insurance from Day OneBenefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- BenefitsDental insurance from Day One
- BenefitsVision insurance from Day One
- BenefitsLife insurance from Day One
- BenefitsDisability insurance from Day One
- BenefitsPaid time off from Day OnePaid Time Off from Day One
More benefits (9)
- Benefits403-B retirement plan403-B Retirement Plan
- Benefits4 weeks 100% paid parental leave4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
- BenefitsCareer developmentCareer Development
- BenefitsWhole person well-being resourcesWhole Person Well-being Resources
- BenefitsMental health resources and supportMental Health Resources and Support
- BenefitsPet benefitsPet Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
The role and schedule
- Patients
- General cardiac patients, bypass and valve repair prep We also work with general cardiac patients and often prep patients for bypass and valve repair.
- Patients
- Pacemaker, AICD, and heart catheterization patients Cardiac PCU will also care for patients going for pacemakers, AICDs, and heart catheterizations.
- Day to day
- Assess and interpret diagnostic data, including lab results and monitoring data Assesses and interprets diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including lab results, non-invasive monitoring data, and interdisciplinary team notes.
- Day to day
- Develop individualized plans of care with measurable goals Sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care.
- Day to day
- Complete follow-up assessments and modify plans of care as needed Prioritizes and completes follow-up assessments, evaluating and modifying plans of care as needed.
- Day to day
- Complete timely assessments including signs of abuse or neglect Completes timely assessments including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors, including signs of abuse or neglect.
- Day to day
- Give thorough hand-off communication to the interdisciplinary team Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, completing thorough hand-off communication in all situations.
- Day to day
- Provide hourly rounding and patient, family and visitor communication Promotes an exceptional patient experience through effective communication with patients, families, and visitors, including hourly rounding.
- Day to day
- Follow infection prevention precautions and ensure medication safety Adheres to all pertinent regulatory standards, follows strict infection prevention precautions, and ensures medication safety.
- Details
- Florida Level 2 background screening with fingerprinting for certain positions Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
Original listing
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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.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family
Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Address
601 E Rollins St
City
Orlando
State
Florida
Postal Code
32803
Job Description
Unit Highlights
PCU Cardiac (GT7) functions as a step down from CVICU and CICU (GT5). Our patients are very specialized in advanced heart failure therapies. Our population is unique since we work with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), Artificial hearts, and heart transplant recipients. We also work with general cardiac patients and often prep patients for bypass and valve repair. Cardiac PCU will also care for patients going for pacemakers, AICDs, and heart catheterizations. Cardiac PCU is a unique place since we are the only PCU to work with this LVAD, artificial heart and transplant population.
Schedule
- Full-time, 36 hours a week
- Shift: Days, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Location: 601 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL
- Primary Job
Responsibilities
Assesses and interprets diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including lab results, non-invasive monitoring data, and interdisciplinary team notes. Makes appropriate decisions and implements interventions based on nursing diagnoses according to patients' actual or potential health conditions or needs. Sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care.
Prioritizes and completes follow-up assessments, evaluating and modifying plans of care as needed. Completes timely assessments including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors, including signs of abuse or neglect. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department, exhibiting a desire to learn, teach, mentor, and advance nursing skills.
Applies knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population. Abides by American Nurses Association Scope, Standards, and Code of Ethics, participating in practice changes, process improvement initiatives, and completing all required education. Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, completing thorough hand-off communication in all situations.
Utilizes appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with patients according to their level of understanding. Promotes an exceptional patient experience through effective communication with patients, families, and visitors, including hourly rounding. Adheres to all pertinent regulatory standards, follows strict infection prevention precautions, and ensures medication safety.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Organizational and multi-tasking skills [Required]
- Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures [Required]
- Ability to work as a Team player within a unit [Required]
- Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills [Required]
- EKG competency testing (based on patient population) [Required]
Education
Associate's of Nursing [Required] Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
- ACLS [Required]
- Physical
Requirements
(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2
Pay Range
$31.85 - $52.76 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse : https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.