Description

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

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

• Benefits from Day One

• Mental Health Resources and Support

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

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

· From state- of- the- art equipment to the most intricate building details, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel was designed from the ground up to maximize healing, patient care and wellness

· Recognized as leader in patient satisfaction and was named Top 100 Hospital in Modern Healthcare Magazine by IBM Watson Health

· 50,000 sq ft community Health & Wellness Center

· Comprehensive women’s health center named Inspiration Place that incorporates female physician specialists, women’s imaging, pelvic floor and female physical therapy and a boutique spa.

· Consistently named a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Times

· Opened an offsite 24 bed, 24/7 emergency room in Central Pasco to better serve the emergency health needs of residents in west and central Pasco

The role you’ll contribute:

Demonstrates effective assessment skills to ensure quality patient care is provided.

o Oversees, performs and documents accurate initial assessment per unit standard which may include: initial observation, obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the patients' needs, safety, psych/social/cultural, family needs, multi-system physical assessment, patient/family level of knowledge and readiness to learn about disease process and care requirements. Reports appropriate information in a timely manner to responsible referring and receiving physicians.

o Supervises and observes; monitors patient lab work for trends and reports abnormal lab tests to the appropriate physician and obtains appropriate interventions.

o Utilizes clinical data to implement appropriate interventions.

o Oversees, performs and documents ongoing patient assessment which accurately reflects patients' physical and mental status ranging from child to geriatric according to unit standards and patient condition.

o Initiates use of restraints per EMS protocols, policy and procedures. Demonstrates commitment in the use of safe and appropriate alternatives prior to the application of any patient restraint device. Maintains competency in the application, monitoring and care of the patient in restraints.

o Demonstrates critical-thinking skills when analyzing basic and advanced cardiac rhythms in a safe, competent and independent manner (Unit Specific).

· Consistently develops an appropriate plan of care for patient during transport.

o Develops, prioritizes, and documents a plan of care that is individualized and involves patient, family, and/or significant other in goal setting per unit protocols.

o Demonstrates knowledge and ability in the preparation of patients for tests, procedures and surgeries ordered.

· Establishes appropriate implementation of EMS and nursing actions to ensure competent care is delivered.

o Provides individualized goal directed care to patients in the transporting unit, utilizing the EMS/Nursing processes and Protocols for care.

o Documents physical assessments in on the electronic Patient Care Record (ePCR). Assesses patients for desired and undesired changes in their mental/physical condition according to unit standards. Reports appropriate information in a timely manner to responsible physician and performs appropriate intervention per protocols.

o Maintains a professional rapport with physicians, patients, and families. Utilizes communication skills appropriate to age-specific needs.

o Provides the necessary and appropriate education to the patient and family through all phases of transport. This includes, but is not limited to, the patient’s know medical and nursing plan of care, medications, tests and procedures, disease process, and discharge instructions. Initiates and documents the education provided including the patient response and outcomes on the patient/family education record.

o Provides general supervision and guidance of permanent licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel and temporary nursing personnel i.e. – RN, Paramedic, EMT, and Dispatchers in the job functions for the delivery of safe, therapeutic and quality patient Transport.

o Provides competent and compassionate care to the patient with pain according to protocols.

o Maintains a safe patient care environment.

o Demonstrates ability to administer medications as ordered: PO, SQ, IV, IV PUSH, IVPB, IM, SL, PR, topical, and intradermal accurately and appropriately.

o Responds and participates in unit and hospital code situations. Utilizes knowledge and experience to treat the patient according to the standards of BLS and ACLS protocols.

o Demonstrates ability to provide safe, emergency care for the patient requiring oxygen supplementation or support.

o Demonstrates ability to administer, adjust and monitor response to IV medication infusions and IV medications in a safe, competent and independent manner.

o Assists the physician with the various bedside procedures performed on the unit including, but not limited to CVP placement, hemodialysis catheter insertion, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, chest tube insertion, and so (per department specific protocols).

o Admits, transfers and discharges patients in a professional and competent manner.

o Verifies and signs off physician orders on all assigned patients.

o Obtains lab specimens as ordered and per policy and procedure.

o Accepts reassignment to a level of care deemed competent in a professional and cooperative manner.

o Accompanies patients as assigned for transport to other facilities, hospitals, or procedures as appropriate.

o Effectively evaluates the nursing plan of care to ensure safe, competent delivery of care is provided.

o Evaluates and communicates patient’s response to medical nursing plan of care to appropriate team members.

o Evaluates effectiveness of care provided by other team members and reports outcomes as necessary.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Under the direction of the Emergency Medical Services Director, the Lead Nurse/Educator has responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the hospital a

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – All:

· Minimum of Diploma in Nursing

What You Will Need:

· Three years of experience in an emergency department OR 2 years of experience in a critical care unit which may include CV-ICU/ICU/CL/CCU/Neuro ICU upon hire

· Five years of patient care experience upon hire

· Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an Associate of Science degree upon hire

· Active Florida RN or ARNP license required upon hire.

· Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or RQI upon hire.

· Current American Heart Association Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification or RQI upon hire.

· AVADE Education within 6 months of hire date.

· 8 hours Stroke Education within 6 months of hire date, then annually.

· NIHSS Certification upon hire.

· 8 hours Hip & Knee Replacement / Spine Education within 6 months of hire date, then annually.

· 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.

· Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree upon hire

· 5 hospital experience/ 1 year EMS experience. Internship and/or preceptorship required dependent upon nursing/EMS experience. Unit specific competency must be met per orientation pathways. The majority of employees will require a minimum of 12 months after orientation completed to achieve proficiency.

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

Category: Education

Organization: AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 23031596

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.