Registered Nurse Pediatric ICU PICU Nights

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.

Grow with us. Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria.

Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary. Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines.

Terms: 12-month Full-time Employment Contract Required for Sign-On and Relocation 

Sign-on Eligibility:

• One (1) year of applicable experience

• Internal Candidates and Rehires within 12 months are not eligible 

Relocation Eligibility:

• Must live 50 miles outside of campus address

• Rehires that are less than 12 months from separation date are not eligible

• The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at AdventHealth for Children provides specialized comprehensive care for infants and children that require continuous monitoring. The PICU offers 22 critical care beds that are all centrally monitored. Children who come to the PICU often have significant breathing problems,  epilepsy, liver and kidney transplants, complications from diabetes or injuries sustained from non-accidental traumas. Our caregivers are trained to deal specifically with these critical cases.

• Procedures and treatments available within the unit for our critical pediatric patients include endotracheal intubations, CVL insertions and management, lumbar punctures, exchange transfusions, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, blood product administration, ECMO, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, surgical procedures, and advanced respiratory therapy including nitric oxide.

• Our physicians are board certified pediatric intensivists and are available on the unit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• In addition to specialty trained pediatric ICU providers, nurse practitioners, anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, and respiratory therapists there are a wide variety of support services available to the PICU patients and families. Support services include, but are not limited to, pediatric trained: palliative care, nutritionists, pharmacists, social workers, Pediatric Vascular Access team, ST/OT and PT, pastoral care and child life specialists. These disciplines participate directly in the unit multidisciplinary family centered rounds which occur twice daily to keep our team and families informed with the most update information on the patient’s condition.

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  Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations

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  Demonstrates critical thinking skills appropriate to patient’s level of care.

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  Educates patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and care plans, ensuring understanding and compliance based on assessed learning needs

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  Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.

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  Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.

• 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 training (based on patient population), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Requirements

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

• 1+ year of experience in the Pediatric ICU Setting [Required]

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]

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.