Registered Nurse- Med/Surg

AdventHealth Lake Wales; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Lake Wales is hiring dedicated Registered Nurses to join our compassionate care team. You will assess patients holistically and develop care plans that reflect their physical, emotional and spiritual needs within our faith-centered healing environment.

Join a mission-driven team where you collaborate with physicians and support staff to deliver safe, high-quality care 24/7. This role emphasizes continuous learning, patient advocacy, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player within a unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors of patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, regularly evaluating and revising these plans as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and compliance.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and interventions continuously, making necessary adjustments to improve patient health and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and their families, addressing their emotional and psychological needs.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by members of the healthcare team to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Respond to code situations promptly and effectively, providing necessary interventions to stabilize patients.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Associate's Nursing

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

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:

410 S 11TH ST

City:

LAKE WALES

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33853

Job Description:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors of patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, regularly evaluating and revising these plans as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and compliance.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and interventions continuously, making necessary adjustments to improve patient health and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and their families, addressing their emotional and psychological needs.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by members of the healthcare team to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Respond to code situations promptly and effectively, providing necessary interventions to stabilize patients.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Ability to work as a Team player within a unit
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills
• EKG (based on patient ; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements)
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills)
• Basic computer skills - must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs
• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes

Education:

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

Work Experience:

• 1+ acute care hospital setting [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Preferred]
• Pediatric ER Assess, Recog & Stabilization (PEARS) [Preferred]
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer w/ OB/GYN Spec (RDMS-OBGYN) [Preferred]
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification [Preferred]
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC)[Preferred]
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) [Preferred]
• Critical Care Registered Nurse - Tele-ICU (CCRN-E) [Preferred]
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) [Preferred]
• Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) [Preferred]
• American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)[Preferred]
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN)[Preferred]
• Gerontological Nurse (GERO-BC)[Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$31.85 - $50.90

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.