Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Critical Care / Multisystem PCU

Position Summary:

Department: DPH Intermediate Critical Care / Multisystem PCU

Status: Variable Full-Time (Three 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends)

Shift: Days (7am - 7pm)

Title: Registered Nurse, Acute Care | Intermediate Critical Care | Multisystem PCU | Progressive Care Unit

 

About the DPH Intermediate Critical Care / Multisystem PCU

• The ICC / Multisystem Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 33-bed unit conveniently located adjacent to the ICU. This unit functions as a transitional care ICU step-down for patients who no longer require intensive care but still need close monitoring.
• Specialized medication drips: Nicardipine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, etc
• We cater to adult patients who are stable enough to leave the ICU but require continued observation and care. This includes individuals with potential life-threatening conditions, those recovering from post-cath procedures, patients needing advanced monitoring, specialized medication drips, and/or ventilator support

Qualifications:

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU).

Experience

• 1+ year of RN experience 

Essential Functions

• • Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
  • Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
  • Functions as a patient and family advocate.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned.
  • Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
  • Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
  • Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.