Assistant Nurse Manager- Medical PCU

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to oversee operations within the medical progressive care unit in Orlando, Florida. This role involves supporting the Nurse Manager, leading the nursing team, and ensuring exceptional patient care in a high-performing environment. Candidates must hold a nursing degree, possess a current RN license in Florida, and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Debt-free Education

Qualifications

• Associates or Diploma in Nursing required.
• Experience specific to the unit of employment.
• Current valid State of Florida RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Supports Nurse Manager in overall operations.
• Demonstrates effective stewardship of resources.
• Leads the nursing team in delivering quality care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Coaching

Patient Care

Team Leadership

Education

Associate’s degree or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree of Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) *For eligible positions

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.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days

Location :601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803

The Community You’ll Be Caring For:

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year
• Want to see what it’s like to work with us? Click here for a virtual tour of our Orlando campus!

Unit Description:

• With staffing ratios of 4/5 patients per nurse, ourmedical progressive care unit (PCU) runs a team nursing model that provides intermediate-level care for patients who require more monitoring and intervention than those in a regular medical-surgical unit, but not as intensive as those in an intensive care unit (ICU).
• Our patients typically have conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, respiratory distress, sepsis, or other complex medical needs. Our unit is staffed with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists, other members of the interprofessional team to assist with the management, and monitoring of critically ill patients.

• Our PCU offers specialized equipment and technologies, including cardiac monitoring and telemetry, non-invasive ventilation, pulse oximetry, and specialized IV pumps. Our staff is also trained in the use of advanced care techniques, such as wound care, medications, and nutritional support.

• Our medical PCU team works closely with physicians, rehabilitation specialists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide an individualized care plan for each patient. The goal of our PCU is to improve patient outcomes, reduce complications, and prevent ICU admissions.

• Our medical PCU usesVirtual Nursingsupport to assist our bedside nurses with admissions, discharges, safety rounding, patient education, virtual safety companions, and post discharge support for our patients.

• Providing quality care is our priority so in addition to our Registered Nurses and Virtual Nursing Team our PCU also utilizes LPNs to provide safe patient care.

The role you’ll contribute:

The ANM is a registered professional nurse who supports the Nurse Manager or Director in overall operations of their assigned unit. Is able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, creativity, and has the knowledge to manage resources to achieve quality performance, positive employee relations, and compliance with hospital guidelines. The ANM is skilled in coaching, mentoring, and leading a professional and technical team in the delivery of services to our patient population. The ANM assures quality of care is delivered to our patients and demonstrates effective stewardship of scarce resources. Is supportive of change activities on their unit and works to assure implementation of change that may occur. 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:

• Lead the Employees – Has a working knowledge of performance expectations for all employees on the unit.
• Performance Improvement - Demonstrates familiarity with the performance improvement model of the organization.
• Business of Healthcare Delivery – Utilizes a working knowledge of health care economics and healthcare public policy as it applies to the delivery of patient care
• Relationships and Behaviors – Utilizes relationship in influencing behaviors on the unit
• Clinical Practice Knowledge – Is an expert in the clinical practice requirements of their unit.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications :

• Associate’s degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Specific experience as delineated by the unit of employment
• Current valid State of Florida or multistate license as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Life Support Certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) per specialty/unit requirements
• EKG competency

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree of Nursing (BSN) or Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Professional Certification