Description

Registered Nurse Cardiac Recovery AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

Location Address: 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544

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

• Sign On Bonus & Relocation Incentives

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

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, Day Shift

The community you’ll be caring for:

• 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:

Cardiac Prep and Recovery Unit Registered Nurses provide care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, ablations, peripheral studies/interventions and cardiac device implants. Care includes prepping patients for Cardiac procedures, as well as providing supportive care during recovery. This care integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills; including sheath maintenance, titration of cardiac medications post procedure, high level EKG monitoring, and post-propofol recovery with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care.

Cardiac Prep and Recovery Unit Registered Nurses require a high degree of knowledge in cardiac procedures, anatomy of the heart, circulatory, and neuro system in a specialized environment. Cardiac Prep and Recovery Unit Registered Nurses prepare patients for their procedure and must have the ability to provide education to patients and families before and after the test/and or intervention.

In addition, the Cardiac Prep and Recovery Unit Registered Nurses will be trained to assist physicians with non-invasive procedures to include: Trans-Esophageal Echocardiogram, Cardioversion, and Tilt Table Testing. Pre-Admission Testing will be performed in the Cardiac Prep and Recovery Unit to provide the cardiac patients with continuity of care and improved coordination with Cardiologists.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Perform Pre-Admission Testing for all out-patients having a cardiac procedure in the Cath Lab, EP Lab, or Non-invasive suite
• Coordinate with Cath Lab Supervisor and staff for efficiency, flow, and quality patient care
• Provides pre and post care for all Diagnostic and Intervention Invasive and Non-Invasive Cardiovascular procedures to all patients, regardless of sex, age or race. Provides patients with efficient and courteous care
• Demonstrates the ability to appropriately assess and intervene for patients following cardiac procedures
• Competency in monitoring following the administration of moderate sedation as well as TIVA as provided by the Anesthesia team

• Demonstrates effective communication skills with all staff, patients, families, and cardiology services administration

• Demonstrates Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance Excellence, and Teamwork

• Annually meets all department competencies

• Efficient/cost effective utilization of department supplies and resources
• Reports any equipment malfunctions and discontinues use before the problem leads to patient harm and/or a more costly repair

• Time management skills resulting in cost reduction. Works to help maintain worked hours vs daily volumes balance

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Able to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures

• Experience with Windows operating system

• Assists in patient flow through the Invasive and Non-Invasive Cardiology areas.

• Assists in training new employees once becoming independent in each position

• Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all Pre-Admission Testing, prep, and post-procedure recovery assessments in accordance with department policies

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Advanced Telemetry knowledge

• Cath Lab Prep and Recovery nursing for at least 2 years

• Trained in Non-Invasive procedures

• Trained in Cerner Power Chart

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing upon hire

• PCU level nursing for at least 2 years upon hire

• Sheath Maintenance upon hire

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• BSN

• Critical care level nursing for at least 2 years

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Current FL RN License upon hire

• Current American Heart Association ACLS upon hire

• Current American Heart Association BLS upon hire

• NHSS Stroke Certification within 6 months of hire date

• 2 hours Stroke education within 6 months of hire date, then 1 hour annually

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