Advanced Cardiothoracic RN CVICU

AdventHealth; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an Advanced Cardiothoracic RN for their CVICU. This role involves caring for critically ill patients post-surgery, ensuring their safety and comfort through constant monitoring and immediate interventions. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and be adept at managing complex medical equipment. Join a dynamic, multicultural team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, making it a perfect fit for passionate nursing professionals.

Benefits

Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One

Paid Parental Leave

Debt-free Education

Nursing Clinical Ladder Program

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing with one year of experience in cardiothoracic or cardiac ICU.
• Current registration with Florida State Board of Nursing as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise total nursing care for critical patients.
• Utilize nursing process for assessment, planning, and evaluation.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Nursing

Critical Care

Patient Monitoring

Advanced Life Support

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
• Paid Parental Leave
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) **for eligible positions
• Nursing Clinical Ladder ProgramFull Time 7a-7p - 3/12s w/rotating weekends and holidays
  
  

Shift: Days

Location: 400 Celebration Place Celebration, FL 34747

Unit Highlights

The CVICU is a 20-bed unit that cares for post-surgical open-heart procedures, vascular and thoracic surgeries. We have 24/7 intensivist support within the department. Our typical ratio post surgical open heart and advanced devices are 1:1 until stabilized, otherwise, traditional 2:1 patient/RN ratio is the normal. We work closely with our CVOR, cathlab and PCU units to best provide care to our cardiovascular service line patients. We are a dynamic, multicultural team that enjoys working together and teamwork is key to our successes. We also partner with our Neuro ICU and Medical ICU within our campus.

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Celebration

• Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital
• AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disney’s planned community of Celebration, Florida
• The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease
  
  

The Role You’ll Contribute

The Advanced Cardiothoracic Registered Nurse works in the highly specialized cardiothoracic intensive care unit or operating room that caters to the needs of patients requiring constant monitoring and whose clinical conditions are considered critical. The Advanced Cardiothoracic Registered Nurse is adept at responding to changes in patient condition that could lead to serious complications and providing immediate interventions as required. The nurse is comfortable in operating and managing complex medical equipment and assisting physicians in the management of the patient. They are 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 Florida Hospital 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.

The Value You’ll Bring To The Team

• 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: Utilizes 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. Takes an active role in prevention of surgical site infections and hospital acquired pressure ulcers by reviewing and reporting on data, developing action plans and participating in process improvement initiatives.
• 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. Collaborates with physicians for patient care planning, establishment of goals for the unit, and forecasting for patient throughput and capacity in the Cardiothoracic Service line.
  
  

Qualifications

The Expertise And Experiences You’ll Need To Succeed

• Graduate of a school of nursing
• One year experience in cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, or cardiac ICU setting OR cardiovascular operating room experience
• Department specific advanced competencies
• Current registration with Florida State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced life support certification (ACLS, PALS, NRP) per specialty/unit requirements
• For Radiology/Imaging, PALS required only for cost centers 4220, 6236, 7211
  
  

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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