RN Registered Nurse Educator Advanced Cardiothoracic Operating Room

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 88,000; 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 paid parental leave

Career Development

Well-being resources

Mental Health resources and support

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Nursing Manager for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit. You will lead direct reports, oversee staffing, education, and performance while ensuring quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

You will drive performance initiatives, manage budgets, and foster a culture of safety and continuous learning. RN licensure with BLS/ACLS/PALS is required; CTU experience is essential; advanced certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit and personnel.
• Strong skills in staffing, coaching, and payroll function.
• Experience with audits, surveys, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Develop education programs to maintain high nursing competency.
• Coordinate staff schedules for adequate patient coverage.
• Lead budget and resource management to meet goals.
• Promote psychological safety and staff engagement.
• Prepare unit for audits and surveys and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Performance improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's Nursing

Bachelor's Nursing (Preferred)

Master's Nursing (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:

601 E Rollins St

City:

Orlando

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32803

Job Description:

Manages assigned direct reports including recruitment, hiring, coaching, disciplinary actions, development, education, competencies, performance evaluations, and payroll functions. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, creativity, and resource management to achieve quality performance and positive employee relations. Fosters a culture of psychological safety, where the team members feel supported, valued, empowered to speak up, share concerns, and contribute meaningfully. Promotes evidence-based practice, ensuring quality outcomes, and fostering a culture of safety, compassion, and continuous learning. Provides ongoing education and training to nursing staff to maintain high competency levels. Prepares the unit for audits and surveys, by monitoring and maintaining unit compliance with regulatory standards, accrediting, hospital policies while coordinating staff education to maintain competencies and preparedness. Manages nursing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and optimal patient care. Conducts regular staff meetings to communicate updates, address concerns and provide guidance. Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating ongoing service programs to ensure quality nursing and patient care. Manages budgets and resources efficiently to meet financial and operational goals. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lead the employees within the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit in the delivery of patient care
  
• Ability to lead performance improvement initiatives on the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit
  
• Ability to think critically in relation to the operations of the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit and delivery of complex patient care
  
• Ability to manage the business of healthcare delivery on the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit
  
• Able to assist and mentor others in relation to the complex technology utilized on the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit
  
• Excellent clinical practice knowledge and is able to apply this knowledge to the unit setting
  
• Ability to influence relationships and behaviors in relation to meeting the needs of the unit
  
• Acts as a role model for professionalism on the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit
  
• Specific skills as delineated by the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit (see competencies)
  
• Specific knowledge and skills as delineated by the Cardiothoracic Surgical unit (see competencies)
  
• Department specific advanced competencies
  

Education:

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

Work Experience:

• 1+ experience in cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, or cardiac ICU setting or cardiovascular operating room experience [Required]
  
• Prior management experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• Successful completion of traineeship for one (1) year minimum.
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
  
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
  
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]
  
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)[Preferred]
  
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]
  
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred]
  
• Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC) [Preferred]
  
• Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) [Preferred]
  
• Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) [Preferred]
  

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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Pay Range:

$34.32 - $63.84

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.