Assistant Nurse Manager Pediatric ICU PICU FT Days Orlando

Assistant Nurse Manager Pediatric Icu PICU FT Days Orlando

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)

Unit Highlights:

• 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.

The community you'll be caring for:

• As one of the premier children's health systems in the nation, AdventHealth for Children sets the standard for innovation, quality and comprehensive care. Our technologically advanced, flagship facility is designed by Walt Disney Imagineers to be child-friendly.
• We have assembled a world-class team of doctors, specialists, nurses and health care professionals that utilizes some of the most advanced technologies, therapies and treatments available to care for our patients. This includes 140 pediatric specialists practicing 35 subspecialties and 800+ Pediatric specialty trained staff.
• For a third time, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has granted AdventHealth for Children Magnet recognition, which establishes the hospital as a national leader in nursing and patient care. Only seven-percent of the nation's hospitals have received this recognition.
• Comprehensive Heart Center with a multidisciplinary team including congenital heart disease experts and elite pediatric cardiovascular surgeons.
• Level IV Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Center featuring the highest designation awarded by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.
• Duke Health affiliate in pediatric bone marrow transplant (BMT); the Kids Beating Cancer BMT program is the first of its kind in Central Florida and is internationally accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).
• Only pediatric liver transplant program in Central Florida, in partnership with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

The role you'll perform:

Perform venous access procedures within the scope of RN licensure, ensuring proper technique and patient safety.

Administer and monitor infusion therapy treatments, adjusting care plans based on patient responses and needs.

Assess patients' conditions to determine appropriate venous access methods and address any complications.

Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients requiring venous access and infusion therapy.

Provide patient education on venous access and infusion therapy to ensure understanding and compliance.

Monitor performance of nursing staff, provide feedback, conduct appraisals, and implement improvement plans to ensure clinical and professional standards are met.

Foster professional growth by identifying training needs, organizing educational programs, and mentoring staff to enhance their skills and career progression.

Resolve conflicts among staff promptly and effectively using mediation techniques to maintain a positive work environment and ensure team cohesion.

Lead quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care.

Mentor and precept new staff by providing hands-on training, feedback, and fostering professional development.

Ensure compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policies to maintain high standards of patient services and safety.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Sign-on Eligibility:

• Applicable experience required.
• Internal Candidates and Rehires within 12 months are not eligible.

Relocation Eligibility:

• Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to lead the employees of their unit in the delivery of patient care

Ability to lead performance improvement initiatives on their assigned unit

Ability to think critically in relation to the operations of the unit and delivery of patient care

Ability to manage the business of healthcare delivery on their unit, including assessing and managing financial practices/Productivity management

Able to assist and mentor others in relation to the technology utilized on the 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 their assigned unit of employment

Possess a broad nursing knowledge, leadership ability, accepts responsibility, exercises authority, and functions independently

Possess insight for employee growth and development and the ability to do effective impartial counseling

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Basic computer skills, including experience with an Electronic Health Record

Specific skills as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies)

Specific knowledge and skills as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies)

Education:

Associate's of Nursing [Required]

Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience:

1+ charge nurse or relevant leadership experience. [Preferred]

1+ nursing experience within the acute care setting [Preferred]

Additional Information:

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]

Basic Life Support CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]

Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) [Preferred]

Pay Range:

$33.99 $63.22

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