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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse Obs Contract

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeApopka, FL, USA$63 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Progressive Care Unit registered nurse experience is required.
  • National Institutes of Health certification is preferred.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications are required before the hire date.
  • The nurse must use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise plans of care according to patient outcomes.
  • Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs, are required.
  • Fluency in English, including reading, speaking, and writing, is required.
  • An Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
  • Two or more years of nursing experience in an acute hospital setting is required.
  • A Registered Nurse license is required.
  • Basic Life Support CPR certification is required.
  • Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the unit or state.
  • Availability for a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. shift, open availability with weekend rotation, and no call is specified.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills appropriate to the patient's level of care.
  • Collect and document patient health data systematically and promptly.
  • Conduct ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care aligned with interdisciplinary goals.
  • Implement plan-of-care interventions safely and promptly, and document actions taken.
  • Promote timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
  • Participate in peer interviewing and peer review processes as needed.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments while ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and a positive environment.
  • Educate patients and families about health conditions, procedures, and care plans, adapting to assessed learning needs and ensuring understanding.
  • Comply with regulatory standards and organizational policies and maintain legal and ethical practice.
  • Participate in initiatives related to quality, safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and the impact of nursing practice.
  • Advocate for patients and respect and address their rights and needs.
  • Use and steward medical supplies and equipment appropriately to support patient safety and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure safe and effective handoff communication and documentation.
  • Follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention isolation guidelines, use personal protective equipment appropriately, perform hand hygiene according to policy, and enforce safety regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
  • Trauma Nurse Course certification is preferred.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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