Charge Registered Nurse Medical PCU FT Days Lake Wales
Employment Type : Full-Time
Description
Charge Registered Nurse Medical PCU Lake Wales FT Days 7a-7p Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus and $3,000 Relocation
Location Address: 410 South 11th St. Lake Wales, FL 33853 Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Lake Wales- Up To 20K Sign On Bonus and 3K Relocation potential
- AdventHealth Lake Wales is a licensed 160-bed hospital, with 24-hour emergency care and outpatient services including imaging, rehab, lab and wound care, that has been serving the community and surrounding areas.
- As a part of the AdventHealth network patients will have greater access to a wide range of innovative therapies, new research, leading-edge technology and an extensive team of medical specialists.
- Lake Wales, located in Central Florida between Orlando and Tampa, is home to the Historic Bok Tower Gardens and Bird Sanctuary.
Unit Highlights- We are a Medical progressive care unit (PCU), so we see everything when it comes to our patients. From pre-cardiac surgery to gastrointestinal procedures, intensive care unit step-downs to respiratory patients—we see them all!
- As a PCU, we can start cardiac and insulin drips. We also care for patients with traches, work up chest pain and stroke population. It is a great unit to get a solid foundation of nursing skills in all the body systems!
- Many of our nurses participate in the Professional Excellence Program, which is a program that helps further a nurse’s clinical skill and experience, as well as their opportunities for growth.
Take a peek at our virtual AdventHealth Campus tour below!Lake Wales: https://visit360five.com/start.php?id=992489 Work Hours/Shift:- FT Days 7a-7p, Weekend Rotation Required
- Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus and $3,000 Relocation available for eligible candidates (see terms below)
Sign-on Eligibility:
- Applicable experience required.
- Full Time employment contract required.
- Rehires within 12 months are not eligible.
- Internal Candidates are not eligible.
Relocation Eligibility:
- Applicable experience required.
- Full Time employment contract required.
- Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.
You Will Be Responsible For:- NURSING PROCESS: Completes timely assessments per Practice Guidelines including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and life-style factors, including signs of abuse or neglect. Makes appropriate decisions and interventions and nursing diagnosis according to patients actual or potential health conditions or needs. (American Nurses Association [ANA], 2012)
- NURSING PROCESS: Based on the assessment and diagnosis, sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for the patient (ANA, 2012), assisting in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care. Prioritizes and completes follow up assessments, evaluates and modifies plan of care as needed. Nursing practice reflects mutual goal setting and whole person care including meeting the needs of the mind, body and spirit. (King, 1995)
- NURSING KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to lab results, non-invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes. Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.
- PATIENT SAFETY: Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge, skill and adherence to all pertinent regulatory standards. Follows strict infection prevention precautions. Adheres to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety. Practice reflects importance of patient teaching and takes advantage of opportunities, both planned and unplanned, to carry it out in accordance with plan of care.
- COMMUNICATION: Promotes an exceptional patient experience by abiding to compassion and image standards and fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships through effective/therapeutic communication with the patient, family, and visitors, including but not limited to and as applicable, hourly rounding. Exhibits ability to utilize appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with the patient to their level of understanding. Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team by completing thorough hand off communication in all situations. Follows chain of command when appropriate.
Qualifications
What Will You Need:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:- Graduate of a school of nursing
Education and Experience Preferred:- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:- Current valid State of Florida or multi state license as a Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced life support certification (ACLS)
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Preferred:- Professional certification
Job Summary:The Charge Registered Professional Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups. Utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.