Nursing Professional Development Practitioner RN Cardiac PCU

adventhealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a qualified nurse to support nursing professional development on a Cardiac PCU unit in Orlando, FL. The role emphasizes clinical inquiry, research, and quality improvement, with collaboration across teams to implement changes and advance patient care.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Nursing, RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and 2+ years hospital experience; Master’s degree preferred. The facility offers comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on whole-person well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Nursing is required.
• 2+ years nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• ANCC-NPD or CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource for clinical inquiry and projects.
• Supports research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.
• Collaborates to identify problems and implement changes.
• Creates an environment for nursing research and professional development.
• Disseminates findings through education and courses.

Skills

Professional communication

Nursing knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (CMS/OSHA)

Initiative/self-directed

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Data management tools

Email/PowerPoint

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:

• Benefits from Day One: 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:

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.

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.[Preferred]

Education:

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

Work Experience:

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

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: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

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/

Pay Range: $71,385.60 - $132,787.20

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.