Registered Nurse - CVPCU Night Shift

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for its Critical Value Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit (CVPCU) in Parker, Colorado. The position is on the night shift and covers patient assessment, care planning, medication administration and team coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual and lifestyle factors.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, reviewing and revising them regularly.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, medications and self-care.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care activities, interventions and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and families.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by other team members.
• Respond promptly to code situations and provide stabilizing interventions.
• Participate in continuous professional development and performance improvement activities.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; additional licensure or certification may apply depending on the unit or state.
• Minimum of 1 year of CVPCU experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree required.
• Fluent in English (reading, speaking and writing).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Required 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.
• High-level abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions and revise care plans.
• Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs.
• EKG interpretation (based on patient; see the EKG and Advanced Life Support requirements document).

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off from day one and 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan and career development resources.
• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for new hires and relocation allowance for eligible candidates.
• Voluntary Clinical Ladder Program with possible salary increases of up to 20%.
• Pay range of $34.60 to $59.83.