Nursing Professional Development Practitioner RN Cardiac PCU

1103 Team Member Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Nurse Educator for the Cardiac PCU to lead nursing education, research, and evidence-based practice. The role focuses on clinical inquiry, change agent activities, and advancing the seven roles of the NPD practitioner.

The successful candidate will support professional development, disseminate findings through courses, and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and ancillary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Master's degree in nursing required.
• 2+ years nursing in a hospital setting.
• Experience as a preceptor preferred.
• 1+ year as an NPD practitioner preferred.
• Recent ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as resource for clinical inquiry and evidence-based practice.
• Support professional curiosity and quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify problems and collaboratively implement changes.
• Create a supportive environment for nursing research and education.
• Disseminate evidence-based findings through educational programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communicator

NPD standards knowledge

Self-directed

Leadership

CMS/OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:

• 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: Job Description Schedule: Full-time Shift: Days, 0800-1630 Location: 601 E. Rollins St. Orlando, FL 32803.

Unit Highlights:

The Cardiac PCU is a fast paced 40-bed ICU step down unit which cares for a diverse, and acutely ill patient population. We specialize in the treatment of patients requiring advanced heart failure therapies such as Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), artificial hearts and heart transplantation. We also care for patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass, valve repairs, heart catheterizations, pacemaker implantation, and AICD implantation. Patient care model: Registered Nurses & Patient Care Technicians/Nurse Technicians. Ratios: 4-5 patients per 1 RN based on acuity & 10-13 patients per 1 PCT/NT based on acuity Our leadership team is highly engaged and works closely with the frontline staff. We encourage great relationships with our physician team and other ancillary departments. Our Cardiac PCU is fortunate to have a specialized group of physicians and mid-level providers that have close working relationships with the nursing and leadership team.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a resource for clinical inquiry process, including identification of potential projects, and/or subject matter expertise.
• Demonstrates a “spirit of inquiry” to support professional curiosity including research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives using the organization’s preferred structure, i.e. PDSA (plan, do, study, act).
• Works with others to identify problems and solutions and collaboratively create and assists in the implementation of the changes planned.
• Creates a supportive environment for nursing research, scientific inquiry, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Disseminates evidence-based practice findings through educational programs, courses, and other activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of word processing, data management, email, and presentation applications.
• [Required] Effective professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• [Required] Knowledge of the American Nurses Association (ANA)/Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) scope and standards for Nursing Professional Development
• [Required] Self-directed, creative, and demonstrates initiative to fulfill the seven roles of the NPD practitioner: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate for the NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions.
• [Preferred] Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards (e.g., CMS, OSHA) for professional specialty served.

Education:

• [Preferred] Education: Bachelor's of Nursing
• [Required] Master's

Work Experience:

• [Required] Work Experience: 2+ years of nursing experience in a hospital setting
• [Preferred] Experience as preceptor
• [Preferred] Previous teaching experience in formal/informal settings
• [Preferred] 1+ years of experience as an NPD Practitioner
• [Preferred] Recent ED experience

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) [Required]
• ANCC - Nursing Professional Development Certification (ANCC-NPD) [Preferred]
• Acute/Critical Care Nursing - Adult (CCRN) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$71,385.60 - $132,787.20

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. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.