About This Role
This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to gather data on health status and needs
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings and medical diagnoses
- Administer medications and treatments accurately as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols
- Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes
- Provide education and counseling to patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies
Requirements
- Skills required to work in critical care area as defined by unit
- Excellent organization and interpersonal communication skills
- Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Mental and emotional stability, demonstrating a courteous and calm approach to all contacts with patients, visitors, and health care team members
- Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality
- Ability to work as a team player within a unit
- Knowledgeable in assigned areas of patient care including health promotion and maintenance
- EKG knowledge (based on patient population; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements)
- Associate's of Nursing
- 1+ years' experience in an acute care setting required
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
Nice to have:
- Previous experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Record
- Previous EKG Interpretation Class
- EPIC
- Bachelor's of Nursing
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance from Day One
- 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
Important Details
About the Company
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.
