Registered Nurse - Med Surg Complex Medicine Unit

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a full-time day-shift Registered Nurse for its Med Surg Complex Medicine Unit in Tampa, Florida. The nurse delivers comprehensive care to patients, coordinates with medical staff and ancillary departments, and keeps accurate records of care and outcomes.

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 strategies.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions and outcomes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and interventions and adjust them to improve patient health.
• 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.
• Participate in continuous professional development and performance improvement activities.
• Respond promptly to code situations and provide interventions to stabilize patients.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (RN) license (required).
• Associate's degree in Nursing (required); Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Fluent in English, read, spoken and written.
• 1+ year of experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required.
• EKG interpretation (based on patient needs) and ability to use Microsoft Windows-based programs.

Required skills

• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Teamwork and effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• High-level abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions and revise care plans.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off from day one.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Career development and whole-person well-being resources, including mental health support.
• Pet benefits.

Pay range: $31.85 - $52.76. Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting. Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the unit or state.